Monthly Archives: February 2013

A Grandma Turns to Kickstarter to Help Fund her Startup

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Lynne Strang

When 89-year-old Pearl Malkin became bored with her plain black cane, she decided to glue on a few flowers. From there, the grandmother from San Rafael, California began creating different canes to match different outfits. Enter Adam London, a family friend who suggested that … Continue reading →

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Videogame Sites Cater to “Geezer Gamers”

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Lynne Strang

Communities of “mature gamers” have sprouted up all over the world, reports The Wall Street Journal. Among these sites: Geezergamers.com, whose founders include 43-year-old Thomas Abel. For Abel, an airplane mechanic and a father of two, videogames provide a way to let off steam after … Continue reading →

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Using Business Success to Give Back

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Lynne Strang

When she was in her mid-40s, Maxine Clark founded Build-A-Bear-Workshop, a store where children can make their own teddy bears. Build-A-Bear, which opened its first store in 1997 at the St. Louis Galleria, went public in 2004. Today, there are more … Continue reading →

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World’s Oldest Marathon Runner Knows About Perseverance

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Lynne Strang

Late bloomers aren’t found just in the business world, of course. For 40-and-older aspiring entrepreneurs, the accomplishments of older artists, authors, scientists and athletes can provide inspiration and a reminder of what’s possible (for great stories about non-business achievers, check out Debra Eve’s blog, Late … Continue reading →

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