Mike Ammer, 51, felt burned out after 32 years in the automotive industry and managing two dealerships. In April 2014, he and his wife started their own business, a Mathnasium learning center in Crystal Lake. A Gallup poll found that baby boomers aged 46-64 are twice as likely as millennials to start their own businesses, with 32% citing a desire for independence. Experts say it's logical for those in their 50s and 60s to thrive as entrepreneurs, as they have experience, connections, knowledge, and understanding of risk. Pili Rios, 49, and her husband expanded their catering and cooking class business in Crystal Lake last year, finding their age was right to pursue