Jennifer Garner cofounded a $732 million business at 45, and says her age came with perks: ‘I’m blissfully not motivated by needing to be in charge’

Jennifer Garner, the 54-year-old actress, co-founded the $732 million business Once Upon a Farm at the age of 45. Garner stated that her age brought her a sense of maturity and not a need to prove herself in the room. Prior to her business venture, Garner had a successful 20-year career in Hollywood with numerous hit films. She joined the company as a cofounder in 2017, two years after the organic baby food brand was launched by Cassandra Curtis and Ari Raz.

Despite being a beginner in the business world, Garner embraced the role of a student, always learning from her mistakes and gaining new knowledge. She encourages women to follow their interests, work in a team, and find support in their endeavors. Garner believes that starting a business later in life has its advantages, as shown by the average age of entrepreneurs starting their own ventures, which is still at 42, according to the Harvard Business Review.