[smackeyacky]

I did it in my late 40s, I don't think age is an impediment but finances might be. I have 3 children, two adult aged, one at high school and one still semi-dependent at University. Lucky my wife has a well paying job and is tolerating my low pay while we bumble along. Not sure I'm really waiting for the "high compensation at exit" though, more just really wanted to scratch an itch and do something for myself.

[lamida]

Nice point. I also understand age factor is a myth in determining business success, as presented by Ali Tamaseb in his book Super Founders. About finance, I am thinking to continue working hard and as employee while saving aggressively, have family time and start some idea experimentation part-time. Once the children older, then only will start something more focusely.