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

AI BRIEFING

• ⬤ Women over 50 are more likely to succeed in business, yet they face a double bind of bias due to age and gender, which can lead to underfunding and overlooked opportunities.
• ⬤ Research shows that older founders, particularly women, are more successful, generating 10% more revenue than their male counterparts, but still face barriers to securing funding.
• ⬤ Despite these challenges, many women over 50 are thriving in business and entrepreneurship, bringing valuable qualities such as high pain tolerance, emotional intelligence, and collaboration skills to the table.