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While a young man barely out of puberty may still be the public’s idea of a startup founder, the reality is quite different.
In Australia, for example, the highest numbers of startup employees are in their 30s. Even if you haven’t been coding in your bedroom for years, it shows you can still take the leap with a good idea and the right team.
You’ll have plenty of company. According to Startup Muster’s 2015 report, 23.8 percent of local founders are in the 30 to 35 age range, followed up by 18 percent aged 35 to 40. Nevertheless, 50 percent had no previous startup experience.
Having had a career, or maybe two or three, before becoming an entrepreneur can be helpful. Not only do you know how to negotiate, you likely come with an established network. Still, there’s a lot that can be intimidating. You have to give up financial security in particular, and for people who may have families and mortgages, that can be a lot to ask.
Mashable Australia spoke with three entrepreneurs about beginning their startup journey while mid-career and why it’s a smart idea.
