50 People Share Their One-Sentence Inspirations for Becoming EntrepreneursIf you're on the fence about launching your own company, maybe these short stories will give you that extra nudge.

I'm obsessed with the back stories of how people started their companies. From 2011 to 2013 I read 197 books, dissecting the tech sector, which resulted in my first published book,Hacking The Valley.

Recently, I created a Facebook group for entrepreneurs that now includes almost 9,000 members. Last week, I posed the question to the group, "What made you start your business and how did you do it?"

Here are 50 entrepreneurs' reasons for starting their own companies:

1. Emily O'Connorsays, "I complained to a company that wouldn't fix their problem, so I sold them the solution."

2. Gemma Meedingsays, "A magical, spur-of-the-moment epiphany, brought to life with a startup amount of funding from my supportive parents."

3. Arne Giskesays, "I branched out to a stranger and made a call. I made a website without knowing anything about them. I learned the rules of the game then put the pieces together."

4. Jouni Heikkilä听说过一个产品在莫斯科,J的起源apan, then analyzed the product and improved it.

5. Tom Stothardslyly replied, "with difficulty."

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6. Kwadwo Ofori-Mensahshares, "I couldn't find Ghana music online so I created a platform."

7. Phouphet Bounsanasays he felt like he was meant for something bigger and then found it.

8. Mark Whelanstarted his business by "writing a good old-fashioned business plan."

9. Isobel Hamilton有an idea, bought supplies, made a website and launched a business.

10. Ryan Okrantsays, "I bought something that broke too many times, too quickly, and I set out to make a better one."

11. Jacqueline Nellesstarted her business to pay for her brother's university education.

12. Dylan Jay Sehyr Weitzmanfound a problem he was interested in, found other people with the same problem, then kept tweaking his solution until it fit everyone's problem.

13. Lori Robinson Myersexplains, "Flipping designer clothes from consignment stores."

14. Yigit Ispir'sinspiration came while eating lunch: "Had an idea while eating lunch, then made it happen, although I'm still working on it."

15. Arielle Jordansays, "I felt like "there should be something that exists like this already.' But it didn't, so I thought, "I'll make it exist.'"

16. Trevor Wilsonstarted his business pieces at a time, until all the pieces came together.

17. Jenny Camerondeclares, "On the heels of failure, with nothing but tenacity and a proclivity for risk."

18. Kevin Carlsontook the straightforward route by flushing out a value proposition, identified his weaknesses in the context of that value proposition, and sold the vision to the people who can do what he couldn't.

19. Jeneen Fordtook the simple route by charging for the assistance she was providing.

20. Dilyar Askarfound himself in need of bringing financial freedom to his family. He then catalyzed one of the many ideas that he had, which he saved up from other struggles he had faced.

21. Annabelle Freemanwas inspired by "positive visualization, determination and taking a leap of faith!"

22. Simon Kelly says,"I broke my ankle and couldn't walk for three months, and needed money."

23. Carey Suantestarted by writing a blog.

24. Tyler Aldridgewas inspired by crowdfunding via Kickstarter.

25. Elijah Nderebasays, "Conviction that I can fix problems."

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26. Angela Cordellused motivation to push through exhaustion and doubt.

27. Tony Jonesbuilt personal value, which lead to investment.

28. Michael Williams有a vision and pure arrogance.

29. Chirag Bansalgot into medical school and found he didn't want to do it, then applied his talent to business.

30. Andrew Martinsays he was "sick and tired of seeing other people make money off my skills and experience. I quadrupled my income overnight." He self-funded with his savings and 401(k).

31. Nicole Alinededicated her extra time to researching, brainstorming and applying the advice she found, in small baby steps, until it began to click.

32. Zach Wolfgangbootstrapped and put the plan into action.

33. Jason Meaderused Google auto suggestion and persistence.

34. Stuwart Kitilawas inspired by identifying the incompetence other businesses had on delivering quality service.

35. Michael Levineexplains, "My clients told me they were tired of making other people rich and they would support me if I started my own company."

36. David Badorwas inspired by "a great team, a lot of passion and love for the hustle."

37. Morgan Desaulnierslicenced his company, designed his brand, constructed pricing, built a website and was off to the races.

38. Ben Vickersbuilt a website while using his customers to start it for him.

39. Alyson Felsays she received "help from Google" to figure out what to start.

40. Lesia Finnbergobtained a degree, then found clients by asking friends and acquaintances if they were interested in her services.

41. Nathalie Garrettstarted "by accident."

42. Jose Carmelo Hiraldostarted with "the last $100 left in his bank account."

43. Kyle Sutterwas frustrated by a nagging, everyday problem. It turns out his friends were frustrated as well.

44. Daniel Farahdelsays, "I was really passionate about making a difference in this world, so I attended a fashion trade show to study the market and I have been growing since."

45. Craig Loweknocked on doors for two years to save money. He then found a problem that he was passionate about fixing.

46. Wendy Queenasserts, "after the economy tanked in 2007 and no one was hiring, I realized that I had to create my own opportunities."

47. Ruchika Royshares she "talked to people. Talked to more people. Talked about what I wanted to do. Found people who were interested in what I wanted to do. Then we went ahead and did it. Everything else is logistics."

48. Brian Williamsvalidated his idea through Facebook groups, sub-Reddits and help from entrepreneur groups.

49. Kesia Kingexplains, " I was on maternity leave, 12 weeks of free time -- well outside of the whole tending to a newborn part."

50. Siyabonga Ridge Ngcobo有"crazy business ideas" while serving customers as a cashier.

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