Startups hoping to reach maturity

A year ago, I couldn’t turn around at startup events without bumping into someone launching a social-networking business.

They knew it was the next big thing and a great opportunity to connect with a young demographic sought by advertisers. Now it seems the market is maturing. Literally.

As in, everywhere I go lately, I meet someone starting a company targeting the older population.

Brier Dudley

Seattle Times staff columnist

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