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How Silver Startups Are Reshaping the Economy
Episode 13 of The Demographics Podcast explores the economic rise of 'silver startups' — businesses founded by entrepreneurs aged 55 and older. Lucas and Luna examine how older founders bring distinct advantages: decades of industry expertise, larger professional networks, and often more patient capital. They dive into data from the Kauffman Foundation showing that Americans 55-64 now account for over 25 percent of new entrepreneurs, triple the rate in the 1990s. The hosts discuss why these ventures tend to have higher survival rates, lower growth expectations, and a different risk…
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