The world is making a massive mistake: it treats aging as a problem. It’s not. It’s the biggest untapped opportunity in human history.

Society was designed for people to live 65 years. But now, we’re living longer, evolving faster, and facing problems no one has ever solved before. The old rules don’t work anymore.

For decades, venture capital has been obsessed with youth—because startups needed developers, and developers skew young. But that’s over. AI is commoditizing technical skills. The new frontier is wisdom, leadership, and perspective. These are skills you can’t automate—and skills that come with experience.

Yet, by 50, people are pushed aside. They’re treated as liabilities instead of assets. This mindset is stifling innovation, creativity, and even longevity itself. How many brilliant minds have we lost simply because society told them they weren’t needed anymore?

It’s time for a reset. Aging isn’t about decline—it’s about evolution. Older individuals bring unmatched experience and resilience. They are the entrepreneurs we need to solve the world’s hardest problems.

That’s why I created Brilliant Minds: the first fund for founders over 50. These are the teams that will redefine innovation, challenge stereotypes, and prove that wisdom is the ultimate competitive advantage.

The narrative must change. Aging isn’t a problem—it’s the greatest untapped opportunity of our time.

Katerina Stroponiati - Founder

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