Starter Story Motivation for building apps online | Starter Story
Sep 8, 2025
Dive into the journey of online business creation, exploring both successful and unsuccessful models. Discover the innovative idea of building a database tailored to personal and collective needs. The discussion emphasizes leveraging AI technologies in developing this concept into a SaaS. Gain insights into entrepreneurship and the motivation behind creating impactful apps online!
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Experimenting Out Of Frustration
- Pat Walls describes hitting a rut after trying many business models without breaking free from a 9–5.
- He experimented by building a database product he would use and turned it into a SaaS with AI when it gained interest.
Build What You Use First
- Pat realized a product you personally need can be a viable business idea quickly.
- Combining personal need with AI enabled him to scale an experiment into a full SaaS.
Validate With Small Experiments
- Try launching small experiments to validate demand before fully committing.
- Use AI to turn validated experiments into scalable SaaS products if uptake is promising.