Late bloomers: It's never too late for that business

A business startup idea. [Getty Images]

In the fast-paced world of business and entrepreneurship, there is a common belief that success is reserved for those who start young and achieve greatness at an early age.

Entrepreneurs such as Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Snapchat's Evan Spiegel - who became billionaires at ages 23 and 25, respectively - come to mind.