Some of the millionaires The world’s best known people made their fortunes at a young age, including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Elon Musk.
However, not all entrepreneurs achieved success at a young age. An investigation carried out by Pierre Azoulay, professor and expert at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, determines that the age of the founders of large companies is around 40 years.
Some celebrities who achieved their success after 40.
Henry Ford
Ford started his car brand when he was 45 years old. Since the t-model introduced to the public in 1908, it gained popularity throughout the United States. Shortly after he founded the Ford Motor Company to become the famous brand.
Barack Obama
The politician already had a certain amount of money when he assumed power in 2008, a fortune of $4.6 million during his time as a writer, when he was 43 years old and published the success Dreams From My Father.
Chris Gardner
The inspiration for the character Will Smith in the movie The Pursuit of HappynessChris Gardner, saw his first millions arrive after turning 40 and after living precariously with his son on the streets of the United States.
The businessman founded his own brokerage company in Chicago and started other companies that gave him millions of dollars in profits. Some of that money has been directed to charitable causes and has helped unemployed and homeless people to get better job opportunities.
vera wang
Wang is one of the fashion designers most famous and exclusive in their industry and show business, who began with their creations just before the age of 40.
At 71 years old, she boasts a fortune of more than $460 million and is cataloged by Forbes as one of the self-made entrepreneurs and super-rich.
Harland Sanders
The creator and image of Kentucky Fried Chicken. He founded the fast food company when he was 62 years old. (AND)
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