Ahh, the valley cult of youth. Believe it or not, thousands of small businesses are started every year by folks in many different age brackets. Heck, the comp

Ahh, the valley cult of youth. Believe it or not, thousands of small businesses are started every year by folks in many different age brackets. Heck, the company I work for was founded by a 40+ year old entrepreneur. Don't let the myth of the 20-something tech genius fool you. With age comes wisdom and experience that many a young founder could benefit from. As for risk, risk is something you manage, not something that happens to you. Prepare, set a clear goal and definition for success, and be willing to cut your losses if you hit the end of your runway.