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

MarketWatch · Jul 1, 2026, 7:34 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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

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

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