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by freehunter 4614 days ago
Age isn't the only factor in experience, though. Reputation and relevant experience is the key. There are people I would trust at 35 (for 15 years of experience) where I wouldn't trust someone at 45 (for 3 years of experience).

And then remember, John McAfee started McAfee in 1987 and left in 1994. He's 68 years old and I wouldn't trust him to tie my shoes.