How I became an entrepreneur at 66 | Paul Tasner

It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Take it from Paul Tasner -- after working continuously for other people for 40 years, he founded his own start-up at age 66, pairing his idea for a business with his experience and passion. And he's not alone. As he shares in this short, funny and inspirational talk, seniors are increasingly indulging their entrepreneurial instincts -- and seeing great success.

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[BryherScudamore]

I too started my own business after 40 years of working for other people. At the age of 60, I risked everything and put my life savings into starting autodotbiography, an online system that makes it easy for anyone to create a beautifully written and lavishly illustrated book of their life story for their family. It is a joy and a privilege to run my business.

[jumpingkangaru]

Need more 40+ entrepreneurs highlighted. We are a youth obsessed society. That needs to shift. We need to be more balanced in our outlook.

[rainbowgryphon]

Really inspiring! Our society is so youth-oriented that too many people don't even want to see or hear older people. They want to pretend they don't exist! We need to hear more from people at advanced ages. Maybe that will help our society be less afraid of aging!

[fixedops]

I started sort of earlier than you, 60, and built two companies that now support us. Paul Tasner, if you see this put me on the list of your older entrepreneur network. Great Ted Talk.

[now]

Thank you for doing this talk. The thought of the approaching 50's, 60's, and 70's is terrifying to most of us. We are not just afraid of getting old, we are afraid of losing our jobs because we're old. Even though we are old, we're still going to need to be financially stable and sustain our own lives until we're gone. This gives hope.

[keithwilliams]

This really helps me, i'm 68 years old, been driving trucks over the road for over 40 years, retirement is not an option for me, i just have to find something i'm passionate about

[ddlfspaff]

Great story! I was let go from a JOB a few months ago and I will not go back. Im 46 and am in start up mode for 2 businesses. It's been tough but I will NOT give an employer my life.

[kavitaiyer]

Hey tedx audience I'm a regular 23 y/o and let me tell you the pressure of being successful and having it figured out in your 20s is really a problematic thing so its really refreshing to see a older person be so enterprising and experienced

[LetsDoBetterNow]

Such a powerful journey! And what an amazing business! I’m 30 years old and will be starting my own firm soon along side a minuscule youtube career 😃 so there is home for me 😀

[MartaWyngaard]

To be happy at what you do and feel that your contribution is meaningful, WOW it is the best feeling. Congratulations!

[siat]

Experience is everything. Nothing can replace that. When you're younger with a degree, fresh out of school, you're missing something substantial. Experience. That is gold!

[mfgreviews]

Once you make it you realize the struggles, failures and being betrayed was necessary. It makes you unstoppable. Enjoy the journey of ups and lows it's the most memorable part of your story once you get to where you know you're going.

[charlotte]

I am doing the same thing. Thanks for sharing your story. I thought I was alone in this as well.

[Mailmear]

Paul, thank you for inspiring people of any generation who would like to start a new business.

[charlette]

Thank you. I'm going to do it at 62. Been thinking about it for awhile.

[denny]

Thank you so much for sharing your entrepreneurship journey at the age wich most people have lost their passion. It is so inspiring. I'm very grateful to have found your talk today. Wish you good health, happiness and successes.

[shansmith]

Stumbled across am 39 with a daughter graduating next year only child so I’ll have time on my hands. I’d love to start my own business but my mind has me thinking I’m too old. This is very inspiring.

[PersonalPower]

damn the title in itself is already an inspiration, cant wait to get through this talk lol

[DeniseSchnell]

Thank you for sharing your journey! I would like to hear more from you.

[NicolaGrace]

This is what real entrepreneurs do. They take action on new ideas implementing principles to their projects and always moving on from that comfort zone.