While a young man barely out of puberty may still be the public’s idea of a startup founder, the reality is quite different.

In Australia, for example, the highest numbers of startup employees are in their 30s. Even if you haven’t been coding in your bedroom for years, it shows you can still take the leap with a good idea and the right team.

You’ll have plenty of company. According to Startup Muster’s 2015 report, 23.8 percent of local founders are in the 30 to 35 age range, followed up by 18 percent aged 35 to 40. Nevertheless, 50 percent had no previous startup experience. Read more…