Sam Parr is an entrepreneur and angel investor based in San Francisco. He began his journey in the startup ecosystem in 2015 with The Hustle, a daily newsletter delivering business news and insights to a tech-savvy audience. The Hustle quickly became a trusted resource for over a million readers and was acquired by HubSpot in 2021. Parr's early ventures included a roommate matching service called Bunkhouse and a hot dog stand called Southern Sam's.
Currently, Parr co-hosts the "My First Million" podcast, where he and co-host Shaan Puri discuss business ideas, startup strategies, and interview successful founders. He is also the co-founder of Hampton, a membership community for entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs. As an angel investor, Parr has a portfolio of 9 companies, focusing primarily on sectors like Enterprise Applications and Consumer. His most recent investment was in Hone Health (Series A Round) on January 28, 2025. He also teaches copywriting through his platform, Copy That.
