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Older workers are fighting ageism by starting their own businesses — and they’re outperforming younger entrepreneurs

Older workers are fighting ageism by starting their own businesses — and they’re outperforming younger entrepreneurs
MarketWatch Wednesday 01 July 2026, 19:34 UTC By Jessica Hall 1 min read
Key Points

A business founder at age 50 is almost twice as likely to experience success as someone in their 30s.

A business founder at age 50 is almost twice as likely to experience success as someone in their 30s.
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