Why Entrepreneurs Over 50 Should Care About AI

Entrepreneurs over 50 bring decades of know-how, yet many still think AI is only for “tech people.” The numbers say otherwise.

📈 A 2025 Tech Hub report found 87% of founders aged 46–55 and 79% of those 56–65 already use AI.🇺🇸 A U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey showed 58% of small businesses use generative AI—and 96% plan to adopt emerging tech.

⏱️ For entrepreneurs, the top benefit is clear: time savings.

Older founders are using AI to:

🗂️ Cut administrative work

✍️ Generate marketing copy

⚡ Support better decision-making

🌍 Scale businesses in rural areas without big teams

The impact? Growth. 74% of AI-using small business owners plan to expand in 2025, compared to 65% of non-users.

Challenges remain: confidence gaps, resource shortages, and ageism. Yet studies show older and younger workers worry about AI at similar rates. The technology itself doesn’t discriminate—it’s a tool.

For entrepreneurs over 50, the opportunity is here. The question is: how will you put AI to work in your business?