# Startup Timing Infographics This Infographic Shows it's Not Too Late to Start Something Successful By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-03-18 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-late-to-start References: [nextshark](http://nextshark.com/this-infographic-proves-that-its-never-too-late-to-start-a-company/) & [notes.fundersandfounders](http://notes.fundersandfounders.com/post/798758503a10/late-start-quarter-and-middle-life-crisis) Succesful entrepreneurs keep getting younger and younger; an infographic uploaded by Funder and Founders shows that it's never too late to start something successful. The infographic has a timeline showing how an average entrepreneur might feel, plotting things like birth, marriage, graduation, quarter and a [mid-life crisis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripes-beauty-hotter-than-ever). On another timeline is the ages and success stories of some of the most successful companies and when the original founders started them. Examples such as Ray Kroc starting [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-happy-meal-1) at the age of 52 or John Pemberton inventing [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newstalgia-1) at 55 show that you're never to old to make something great. So although time is limited, never stop following your passion as it could lead to the next billion dollar idea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Boomers](https://www.trendhunter.com/boomers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Late Bloomers:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for products aimed at older entrepreneurs who want to startup their business. - **Age-inclusive Entrepreneurship:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for products aimed at entrepreneurs from different age groups. - **Success at Any Age:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for products aimed at motivating entrepreneurs of any age to pursue their passions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Startup Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies that are focused on developing products tailored to the needs of older entrepreneurs. - **Education Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies focused on developing programs catered to individuals from different age groups who want to learn how to start their business. - **Motivational Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies focused on developing products that inspire and motivate entrepreneurs from different age groups to pursue their passions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Startup-Encouraging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-from-nothing.md) - [Entrepreneurial Support Foundations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambition-accelerator.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneur Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/successful-startups.md) - [Kid Entrepreneur Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurship-for-children.md) - [Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur.md) - [Startup Revival Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/failedups.md) - [Food Entrepreneurship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-entrepreneurship-platform.md) - [Startup Name Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findname.md) - [Community-Focused Startup Leaderboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indiepage.md)