Successful Entrepreneurs Who Started Ventures After 50

11. Joe DeSimone Started Carbon Investors at Age 50

After decades of being entrenched in the academic world, Joe DiSimone decided to take on the world of entrepreneurship. He had no idea that it would lead him to be one of the most successful entrepreneurs ever when he started at age 50. With over 700 million dollars raised for his venture, Carbon is now worth an estimated $2.5 billion! Investors include brands like Adidas, and BMW among others, have all jumped aboard this ship because they know what will happen when he succeeds - their pockets get filled too!