Attention Idea: I’m 17 y/o and I built this

I’m 17 y/o and I built this

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Pat Walls

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Updated: April 26th, 2025

The Post

Title/Hook: I’m 17 y/o and I built this
Format: Launch Announcement
Impressions: 329200
How many followers they had at the time: 7000

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Why it works

This one is all about the story. A 17-year-old building an AI app? People eat that up. It’s personal and authentic. He’s just a kid sharing something cool he made and worked hard on. The Loom video makes it even stronger because it shows he’s a real builder, not just someone talking about an idea. It’s short, simple, honest - and that’s why it works.

How you can do it:

Don’t overthink it. Share your story in a way that feels real to you. If you’re young, inexperienced, or just starting out, lean into that. People love an underdog. Use loom to create a short, simple video showing off your product.

meet the author

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.

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