About Us

What is Starter Story?

At Starter Story, we interview successful entrepreneurs and share the stories behind their business. In each interview, we ask how they got started, how they grew, and how they run their business today.

The stories are inspiring and also provide specific advice and insight into starting a business. By sharing these stories, we want to help others get started.

Today, it's easier than ever to start a business or side hustle and make money online. Subscribe to get our new content in your inbox!

Who runs Starter Story?

My name is Pat Walls and I founded Starter Story in November 2017.

I've been documenting my journey starting Starter Story since 2017. I also share updates on my Twitter.

How do I get my business featured on Starter Story?

We are always looking for new people to interview - submit your business here.

If you're interested in learning more about our various partnership opportunities, please fill out this form here.

For all guest post inquiries, please reach out to us here.

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Our team

Pat Walls

I'm Pat Walls and I created Starter Story - a website dedicated to helping people start businesses. We interview entrepreneurs from around the world about how they started and grew their businesses.

Gemma Paredes

Hi, my name is Gemma, and I'm a Content Manager at Starter Story. I've worked with entrepreneurs around the globe to put together the thousands of amazing case studies and interviews that we've published on Starter Story.

Samantha Walls

I'm Sam Walls, COO of Starter Story - a platform and community for entrepreneurs and future founders to learn what it takes to build a great business. I joined the Starter Story team approximately 3 years ago, with the goal of providing our readers with the best, most valuable, and inspirational content on the internet.

Noman Bhagad

I'm Noman Bhagad - Content Creator, Lead Generator, and Researcher. I am an extremely motivated and detail-oriented individual with 10+ years of administrative task experience.

David Gitonga

"The best life hack of all is to just put the work in and never give up" - Bas Rutten (UFC Heavyweight Champion). Hey there! I am a talented freelancer passionate about writing and researching all topics business and entrepreneurship.

Demi

Demi was adopted from Big Dog Ranch Rescue in 2021 at the prime age of 9 years old and 107 lbs. Every day, she wakes up excited about helping people around the world start their own business, but she quickly gets distracted by squirrels or by the mailman.

Marco Benedettini

I'm Marco - Head of YouTube at Starter Story. I joined the Starter Story team about 2 years ago to help turn written stories into visual ones.

Questions about Starter Story?

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