On: The average age of a successful startup founder is...

[cato_the_elder]

Is it because older people are generally more financially secure and hence are more likely to found startups, successful or not?

[toomuchtodo → cato_the_elder]

Having solid networks to draw on and direct experience in problem spaces also helps.

[lobstey → cato_the_elder]

Don't think it's true. Older people generally have more responsibility to their family, and it's hard for them to give the life they have to found a startup.