Category: Features

Cathy Deano built a business at 55, challenging the assumption that it’s ever too late to build something big. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue Read more

The older partner's wisdom, experience, and connections can complement the younger generation's fresh thinking. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative Read more

Universities, colleges and trade schools offer programs for people eager to start a new business or career after they retire. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Read more

Hand Down the Family Business but Keep a Hand In

Skip-generation entrepreneurship combines the wisdom of business founders with the energy and tech savviness of their grandchildren. Photo: Lauri Union, founding executive director of the Bertarelli Read more

These innovators, who started businesses and introduced new products after passing 50, are evidence that there’s no age limit on good ideas. Photo: Ravi Sawhney, founder of RKS Design. EDITOR'S Read more

Learning to Let Go of a Startup

Handing off a family business to the next generation can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made Read more

Inspirational stories of people who started businesses they love after their first careers ended. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made possible Read more

In many parts of the country smaller startup companies make outsized contributions to local economies. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made Read more

Carmen Del Guercio's second act was inspired by a personal desire to address food insecurity. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made possible by Read more

A young venture capital firm is searching for the new 'new thing' among older entrepreneurs. Katerina Stroponiati has a thought exercise for you: Go out on the street and ask any random person about Read more