Meet a 71-year-old who retired as a radiologist and professor, and now runs a banana-skewer business: ‘I never want to retire. Why would you do that?’

Fortune · Preston Fore

Richard Brown, a retired radiologist and university professor, launched a new product venture, Poka Snack, after taking multiple jobs beyond retirement. It raised more than 90% of its $4,000 Kickstarter goal earlier this year. He used AI across concepting, design, branding, marketing, and the business plan to run the business largely solo.

Why it matters

Richard Brown’s career has taken him from the exam room to the classroom and boardroom. At 71, he’s still working—and is now focused on entrepreneurship.

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