In a world where youth and innovation are often celebrated, women over the age of 50 are proving that age is just a number when it comes to entrepreneurship. Despite societal expectations and stereotypes, these women are starting businesses, disrupting industries, and making a significant impact in the entrepreneurial world.
Many of these women have leveraged their experience and expertise to create successful ventures that meet a need in the market. They have taken risks, overcome obstacles, and proven that age should never be a barrier to pursuing your dreams and making a difference in the world.
Take, for example, Janet Hanson, the founder of 85 Broads, a global network for women. After a successful career in finance, Hanson started her own business in her 50s and has since become a prominent voice in the world of women's entrepreneurship.
Or Carol Roth, a former investment banker who started her own consulting business in her mid-50s. Roth has since become a bestselling author, speaker, and media personality, and is a strong advocate for women in business.
These women are not alone. According to a report by the Kauffman Foundation, "The Rate of New Entrepreneurial Activity Among Women Aged 55-64 Has Surged in Recent Years" (Kauffman Foundation, 2016), the rate of entrepreneurship among women over the age of 55 has been on the rise in recent years, outpacing the rate of entrepreneurship among younger women.
So, what can we learn from these women over 50 who are making a significant impact in entrepreneurship?
They show us that age should never be a barrier to pursuing our dreams and making a difference in the world. They also demonstrate the importance of taking risks, leveraging our experience and expertise, and believing in ourselves.
In a world where youth and innovation are often celebrated, these women over 50 are proving that age is just a number when it comes to entrepreneurship. Let's celebrate their achievements and continue to support women in business at every age and stage of their careers.
Citation: Kauffman Foundation. (2016, August 31). The Rate of New Entrepreneurial Activity Among Women Aged 55-64 Has Surged in Recent Years. Kauffman.org.https://www.kauffman.org/newsroom/the-rate-of-new-entrepreneurial-activity-among-women-aged-55-64-has-surged-in-recent-years
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