[eropple]

To a degree, it does. I'm 29, and a big part of why I'm contracting/consulting right now is because my resume is a decent bit more advanced than my hairline is receded. There's some "look the part" involved.

[UK-AL]

In the startups arena in my area, i'm surprised when I see a CTO or CEO over 35 tbh.

Average seems 27/28