If you’re a loyal viewer of HBO’s Silicon Valley or simply a Zuckerberg fan, you might think there’s a high correlation between being a hoodie-clad college dropout and founding a successful startup.
Some VC sources substantiate this view, reportedly saying that “consumer Internet entrepreneurs are like pro basketball players… they peak at 25, by 30 they’re usually done.” And while some of the most well-known companies in the Unicorn Club (venture-backed startups with billion dollar valuations) are indeed founded by youthful entrepreneurs, their experiences are not necessarily a recipe for success, and certainly not the norm.
