A recent conversation with a young entrepreneur—followed by a closer look at some recent data—got me thinking. When it comes to starting a new business, who has the greater advantage? The 25-year-old upstart or the seasoned 52-year-old entrepreneur?

Statistically, older entrepreneurs have the advantage. However there are unique advantages to starting a business at every age.

Forbes contributor Liz Kammel gives some interesting perspective in her recent article Start A Company When You’re 25–Not When You’re 52. Liz points out that the younger entrepreneur may have the greater advantage in many respects – 1) you’re already fairly poor, 2) energy and motivation will never be higher, and 3) you have no fear about challenging the “status quo.” All great points. However, Liz cautions that if a young founder’s company succeeds in qualifying for a large Series A or B round of funding, the VC will most likely replace the entrepreneur with a more seasoned executive.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Do Older Or Younger Entrepreneurs Have The Greater Advantage? - Forbes