Prabhkiran Singh Breaks the Age Myth: Why 35 Isn’t a Deadline for Founders

Muskaan Kapoor

20 May 2025 — 3 min read

In a recent LinkedIn post, Prabhkiran Singh Shares How Success Is Not Tied to Age

Is 35 already too late, or just the beginning? That’s the question Prabhkiran Singh, Co-founder and CEO of Bewakoof, recently reflected upon in a heartfelt LinkedIn post that struck a chord with many.

Having turned 35, Singh shared the internal conflict many professionals face, torn between societal milestones and personal evolution. His candid thoughts offer a reminder that success doesn’t follow a linear or age-bound path.

The Silent Pressure of Age

“Some days I thought, ‘I should’ve done more by now. These are my peak years.’ Other days, I felt at peace - like maybe I’m just getting started,” Singh confessed.

In a world obsessed with early achievements, the thirties are often painted as a final checkpoint. But Singh’s reflection questions this race. Why do we equate age with achievement? And why do we panic when we haven't ticked off every goal by a certain birthday?

Trading Productivity Hacks for Perspective

At the start of the year, Singh made a resolution that took a different route from the usual “growth hacks” or “CEO routines”. Instead, he chose to read autobiographies, not for answers, but for companionship.

“Not for tips, just for company,” he wrote.

The three autobiographies he picked were:

A Promised Land by Barack Obama
Freedom by Angela Merkel
What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey

Each story, rooted in its own struggles and triumphs, gave Singh a broader view of time and purpose.

Real Lives. Real Timelines

Singh highlighted how each icon was still “figuring it out” at 35:

Obama had just lost a congressional race and was teaching law.
Merkel had only just entered into a political career after years as a physicist.
Oprah was only beginning to evolve her show into something bigger than television.

These were not tales of overnight glory but of slow, meaningful growth.

“Turns out, most people I admire were still figuring it out too,” Singh remarked.

The Peace of Letting Go

Reading these lives helped Singh declutter his own expectations. The takeaway? You don’t need to peak in your 20s or even your 30s.

“Peace that affirms you only need a few good years to make a big leap.”

Singh’s words are a gentle reminder that growth is not linear. Some of the most impactful years might still be ahead, and that’s not just okay, it’s powerful.

A Quiet Reminder for Founders

For entrepreneurs constantly chasing milestones like funding rounds, exits, or “by-30” success stories, Prabhkiran’s reflection is a quiet reminder: growth isn’t always loud, linear, or age-bound. Sometimes, the most powerful shifts happen internally, when you pause, listen to stories that have endured, and realise you’re not late, just layered. Whether you’re 25 or 45, it’s never too late to build something meaningful, especially when you’re building from clarity.

A New Definition of Progress

Singh’s reflection isn’t just about age, it’s about reframing how we view success, pressure, and progress. In an age of social comparison and startup hustle, it’s refreshing to hear a founder say: “Maybe age-related milestones aren’t the finish line we make them out to be.”

Sometimes, just living and learning is progress enough.