3 Facts About Startups First-Time Founders Should Know

Entrepreneurship and startups are undoubtedly entering the mainstream. This is great, yet it makes it more important than ever to dispel certain myths that might build the wrong expectations in some young entrepreneurs.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of surprising facts you should keep in mind before you start your startup journey.

1. Most Founders Are Neither Young Nore College Dropouts

There are many misconceptions about the typical startup founder, but the image of a young college dropout is the most common one.

age of the average tech founder is 39. Moreover, a 60-year-old entrepreneur is 3 times more likely to build a successful startup

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