Should Startup Founders Be in Their 20s?

In this episode of Founders Weekly, The hosts challenge the idea that startup success is tied to youth. They explore the stereotype of the young entrepreneur, revealing that the average successful founder is 45. The duo discusses how risk-taking, ambition, and life stages vary between younger and older founders, weighing the pros and cons of youth in the startup world. They also dive into topics like experience, funding, personal growth, and the importance of balance. Plus, the hosts share their excitement for restarting the podcast and exploring revolutionary education.

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Host: Heini Zachariassen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/

Co-Host: Hassan Bazzi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/

Guest: Sang Shin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangyshin/
Fofty: https://www.fofty.net/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@foftylife

Book: Open by Andre Agassi
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6480781-open

Chapters
00:00 The Myth of the Young Founder
02:21 Advantages of More Mature Founders
07:00 Advantages of Young Founders
09:24 Disruptive Ideas: Age is Not the Only Factor
12:41 Taking Risks: Young vs. More Mature Founders
21:48 The Importance of Diversity in Age and Experience
25:12 Advantages and Disadvantages of Young and Mature Founders
31:27 The Importance of Learning and Coachability
35:28 The Role of Experience in Fundraising
40:02 Growth and Development with Age
44:49 Current Obsessions: Self-Discovery, Education, and Music Production

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