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How Silver Startups Are Reshaping the Economy
Season 1
Episode 14
Published 1 month ago
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how entrepreneurs over 50 are launching businesses at record rates, creating a new wave of 'silver startups' that challenge traditional views on aging and innovation. They discuss data from the Kauffman Foundation showing that nearly 25% of new entrepreneurs in 2025 were aged 55 to 64, and examine a case study from Japan where a 72-year-old founded a robotics company to help seniors with mobility. The hosts also analyze the economic impact: older entrepreneurs bring experience and capital, but face challenges like age bias and shorter time horizons. The conversation ties into broader trends of aging populations, pension reform, and the gig economy.