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I don't think you deserve the downvotes, it seemed like a genuine question.

Becoming CTO (or in general, moving into management) is not for everyone. That said, in practical terms it behooves the early/mid thirties developer to have some kind of plan to mitigate age discrimination. Consulting is a good half way point.

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> two early twenty year olds.... Even though their job advertisement called for the passionate, opinionated, and entrepreneurial-type, they really wanted someone who could become that under them. Both were solid, but according to LinkedIn, neither had much experience outside college.

I just dont understand why someone with so much experience would apply for entry level position, under some college greenhorns.

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