Women over 50 outperform in business. Why are they still overlooked?

"What helped me move forward was the combination of everything that had come before: work ethic, business experience, perspective, adaptability, and confidence. I was able to step fully into my own voice."

"I was able to trust my judgment, and reshape the business around my strengths. Startup founders who succeed often do so because they're able to borrow and apply skills from prior roles in entrepreneurial ways."

"You have to prove yourself a lot more as a woman, and an older woman. Men don't face the same scrutiny."

Meryl Rosenthal founded a consultancy at 41 and became a solopreneur at 50 after her cofounder left. She faced biases from younger leaders doubting her expertise and technological understanding. Despite these challenges, Rosenthal leveraged her work ethic, experience, and adaptability to thrive in her business. Women over 50 are increasingly starting businesses, but they often encounter biases related to both gender and age, particularly in funding opportunities. Rosenthal's success exemplifies the potential of older women entrepreneurs.

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