Tech startups are often seen as synonymous with being “young and ambitious”, rarely having a big percentage of “oldies” employed. However, with a growing cohort of workers over 40 who appear increasingly dissatisfied with the corporate world, the tech scene may be in for a change.
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Mikko Vesa, CEO of medtech company Cutosense. Photo credit: Cutosense.
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