Eight Successful Entrepreneurs Who Started Later In Life Everyone seems to focus on the 'treps who strike gold at a young age. But don't let the hype get you down though.

By Kareem Chehayeb • Oct 9, 2015

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Everyone seems to focus on the 'treps who strike gold at a young age- Mark Zuckerberg anyone? Don't let the hype get you down though. Life doesn't end at 21. This infographic by Key Retirement shows some of the biggest industry leaders who you probably didn't know waited a little longer before making it big.

Kareem Chehayeb

Former Columnist & Online Liaison, Entrepreneur Middle East

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