I started my first company at 46, with co-founders that were 43 and 30. Much of what we've done right as a company is a direct consequence of some of what we s

I started my first company at 46, with co-founders that were 43 and 30. Much of what we've done right as a company is a direct consequence of some of what we saw done wrong (or did wrong ourselves!) at other companies; there is a tremendous benefit to starting a company with more life experience! (Indeed, part of why startups so often make entirely avoidable mistakes is because their founders haven't had the life experience to know otherwise; and I know that I myself would have made similar mistakes because I did make them.) Yes, there is a challenge around your other life commitments (especially if you have kids!) but don't let anyone dissuade you: you can make up for a lot with wisdom and hard work!