Opinion

January 19, 2022

Older workers aren't old-fashioned — they might be your secret weapon

Older employees can bring experience and networks crucial to helping tech companies scale.


Renzo Taal

4 min read

UiPath

To many, emerging tech is synonymous with youth. Yet, technology is never created nor consumed exclusively by young people. In fact, a Harvard Business Review report found that the average age at which a successful founder started their company is 45, and research clearly demonstrates that age diversity can benefit businesses at any stage. 

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