How I became an entrepreneur at 66 | Paul Tasner
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The speaker shares their personal journey of being fired from their job and becoming an entrepreneur later in life.
Journey to Entrepreneurship
- The speaker recalls being fired from their job at the age of 64 .
- They initially turned to consulting without passion .
- Inspired by their concern for the environment, they decided to start a business focused on biodegradable packaging .
- Their goal was to replace toxic plastic packaging with sustainable alternatives .
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The speaker reflects on their transition into entrepreneurship and the challenges they faced.
Challenges and Successes
- Despite facing typical startup challenges such as manufacturing, outsourcing, and funding, the speaker's business has thrived .
- They highlight the discouragement of competing with younger entrepreneurs for funding in San Francisco's high-tech industry .
- However, after five years, their business has achieved significant success with doubled revenues, marquee clients, and multiple awards .
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting older entrepreneurs.
Recognizing Older Entrepreneurs
- The speaker expresses a desire to connect with other first-time entrepreneurs who are seniors .
- They challenge societal expectations that limit older individuals to activities like golfing or babysitting grandchildren .
- Highlighting the potential impact of senior entrepreneurs, they mention that by 2050 there will be 84 million seniors in the USA alone .
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The speaker advocates for celebrating and discussing the ventures of older entrepreneurs.
Changing the Narrative
- The speaker calls for more attention to be given to the ventures of older entrepreneurs, just as younger entrepreneurs are celebrated .
- They highlight the higher success rate of older entrepreneurs compared to their younger counterparts .
- The speaker suggests making "70 over 70" as common a phrase as "30 under 30" .
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