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How Silver Startups Are Reshaping the Economy
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how entrepreneurs over 50 are launching businesses at record rates, creating a new wave of 'silver startups' that challenge traditional views on aging and innovation. They discuss data from the Kauffman Foundation showing that nearly 25% of new entrepreneurs in 2025 were aged 55 to 64, and examine a case study from Japan where a 72-year-old founded a robotics company to help seniors with mobility. The hosts also analyze the economic impact: older entrepreneurs bring experience and capital, but face challenges like age bias and shorter time…
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