2 comments - written on Feb 7th, 2010
Inspired by this post written from the perspective of a 28 year-old. I turn 22 this month and don’t plan to ever have a traditional job after I graduate.
- Opportunity Cost is lowest right now (mortgage, kids, relationships, etc. make it tougher to take risk)
- People (and VCs) are biased towards young entrepreneurs
- It’s easy to find mentors when everyone is older than you
- You can always move-in with your parents if something goes wrong
- Your at a pivotal time in your life when learning and dreaming is still easy, your beliefs and attitudes are still malleable
- Failing early and failing often will accelerate your progress as an entrepreneur
- You are on the same level as other young entrepreneurs, more likely to meet tomorrow’s startup rock-stars