Earnest Sweat · 4 September 2026 · Additional Read

The Weird Dot

Earnest Sweat, GP @ Stresswood

Does venture capital's "rule of 27" actually measure age, or does it measure lifestyle and risk tolerance? Data shows founders peak at 45+, yet the industry obsesses over youth—suggesting VCs should hire for exceptions, not curves.

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Topics: Venture Capital & Startups

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