Xavier is an 21-year-old serial entrepreneur from rural Australia who has recently made the big move to California. Xavier began working with digital media at 11, uploading comedy skits on YouTube, and then moving onto use platforms that were up and coming at that time, such as Facebook and Twitter. He was attracted to social media because of its power to give ordinary people the ability to spread their messages across the world instantly.
What have you been working on lately?
MedSpaAdvertising.com — we work with Medical Spas (who specialize in non-invasive cosmetic surgery) across North America, to bring in new patients, whilst also advising other areas of their business.
What inspired you to start your current / previous venture(s)?
MSA.com — I didn’t want to be beholden to investors who have no idea of the inner workings of the business, I also didn’t want to have to wait for someday 7 years down the line for a payday. I wanted a cash flow business, that was mine.
What is your vision for the future of your company?
100 MedSpas (reoccurring) by the June 1, 2018.
What do you love about entrepreneurship?
Being able to chase your dreams, and not having to answer to a ‘boss’.
One piece of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs?
Don’t think about the risks too much.
Twitter or Instagram?
Instagram.
If you were a city, what city would you be?
LA! It’s no accident I ended up here.
If you could start a company with anyone from history, who would you pick?
Bill Gates — starting a company is a lot easier when your co-founder has billions of dollars.
Xavier Di Petta will be at the first roundtable dinner for Spark SC’s Founder’s community on Thursday, March 8th at 6PM!
