SaaStr · 2015-08-11 · 3949d

Age Discrimination in Tech Hiring: Opportunities for 40-Something Professionals

Tech companies predominantly hire professionals in their 20s, creating barriers for older workers. The article suggests that mature professionals seeking tech roles should target startups founded by individuals over 35, particularly in B2B/enterprise sectors, where experienced founders tend to value experienced employees. Companies like Salesforce, Workday, and Slack demonstrate successful models where mature leadership prioritizes experienced talent.

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Company Valuation Target

1$ billion

minimum

Companies with mature, experienced-friendly culture

Founder Age Threshold

35years

minimum

Startup founders more likely to hire experienced talent

Preferred Weekly Work Hours

45hours

maximum

Ideal tech company culture for mature developers

Target Employee Age Group

40+years

age range

Professionals seeking tech employment facing age barriers