The boldest businesses are usually built by young men. Why? Because they can afford to risk everything.
But as age increases, so does caution. A 60-year-old founder won’t gamble the way a 30-year-old would and he shouldn’t.
This is why startups look different from legacy businesses. One is driven by risk appetite, the other by preservation.
Don’t compare yourself blindly, the decisions you make must fit your stage of life and your stage of business.
Dr. Smith Ezenagu is the Chairman of Esso Group, a diversified conglomerate shaping real estate, finance, education, and media. Dr. Smith Ezenagu is recognized as a real estate & investment mogul, life coach, and private equity expert. He leads Esso Group and its subsidiaries: Esso Properties (awarded Nigeria’s Most Innovative Real Estate Company in 2024 and recognized as the best real estate company in Nigeria), Esso School of Enterprise (the leading institution equipping entrepreneurs), and Esso Capital (delivering smart, trusted financial solutions across Nigeria).
