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Much of YC’s content and outreach is clearly targeted towards college students and younger generations. There is little to no acknowledgement of those who may have gotten into tech later in life with aspirations to eventually start a venture.

It’s incredibly deflating, particularly with every new YC company that comes out of stealth reaffirming the idea that it’s almost entirely a young person’s game.

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Have been reading a lot of PG’s and Sam Altman’s writings and following the YC classes, and I can’t help but feel as if they’d see someone at my age as not worth an investment, someone who didn’t necessarily have the right launchpad or resources or educational / professional prestige to set their career off on the right trajectory.

Throughout the startup world, there is very little in the way of advice for middle-aged / mid-career folks who are looking for a fresh start, or even successful examples of people doing so. If you’re not young or haven’t proven yourself in any notable way by a certain age, the message seems to be that you’re damaged goods.

Maybe I’m deluded. Perhaps 36 really is too old and that’s the harsh truth that no one has the heart to express?

Does anyone else feel this way?

Hi all –

For those who've worked with an ADHD coach and found it beneficial, I'd be grateful if you could provide recommendations on who you worked with.

Thanks.