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Later Success Infographics

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Chart Lists Wealthy Individuals That Made It Big Later in Life

— October 7, 2015 — Marketing
Not all success stories happened early on in life as proven by these wealthy individuals listed in the '8 Successful Entrepreneurs Who Started Later in Life' infographic. The chart shares half a dozen success stories that hit it big much later on in their lives, showcasing that virtually anyone can make it big any time in their livelihood.

Finding success isn't a measurement that should be made by how long it takes to achieve as this infographic shows. While there are hundreds of individuals that make it big in their youth, many well-known entrepreneurs make it big in their late 40s, 50s and even 60s. The chart lists a few of these famous faces and facts about them including Harland Sanders of KFC, Ray Kroc of McDonald's, Chaleo Yoovidhya of Red Bull and Stan Lee of Marvel Comics.
Trend Themes
1. Later Success Stories - There is an emerging trend of people achieving massive success later in life, indicating that age is not a barrier to success.
2. Age Diversity in Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurship is becoming more inclusive of people at different stages of life, leading to a wider range of innovative ideas and perspectives.
3. Overcoming Ageism - The success of these entrepreneurs who achieved greatness later in life showcases the need to eliminate ageism in society, and the potential of untapped talent and creativity.
Industry Implications
1. Business Coaching - Business coaches focused on older entrepreneurs may now have a growing niche market catering to people who are just starting to make their success in their 40s and beyond.
2. Senior Entrepreneurship Programs - There is an opportunity for incubators, accelerators, and government programs to support entrepreneurship among the elderly, creating a new era of innovative products and services.
3. Retirement Communities - Retirement communities can expand their offerings to include entrepreneurship training for those who are looking for a new venture and want to turn their ideas into successful businesses.
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