The average age of founders raising capital is increasing by about six months each year. This trend can be attributed to three key factors. First, the surge in venture capital investment in AI has played a significant role. Between 2020 and 2025, the share of global venture capital that went to AI jumped from roughly 14% to 58%. Many of these AI founders are older, often PhDs who have spent years in academia or industry, working on projects that lead to commercial ventures. Second, the focus on B2B companies favors experienced founders. These entrepreneurs typically have established networks, including relationships with potential team members and partners, which take years to develop. The ability to navigate enterprise sales also requires a depth of knowledge that often comes with age and experience. Lastly, media coverage tends to highlight younger founders, especially those involved in consumer products or innovative startups. This skews public perception of what a founder looks like, overshadowing those who draw on deep industry experience before launching their own companies. If current trends continue, founders could be a decade older in twenty years, reflecting a shift in the startup ecosystem.