From Freelance Gigs to Building a Successful Software Agency: The Journey of Hamza Khan

Hamza Khan — Founder, ReAlign (Software Agency)

Hamza Khan, a software developer turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from working freelance to building his own software agency. With over a decade of experience, he reveals his biggest lessons and insights into the startup world.

Can you share a brief note about yourself?

I'm Hamza Khan, a 31-year-old entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in software development. I began my career in 2015 and established my software agency in 2022. We are a service-based technology company that partners with startups and growing businesses to design, develop, and scale digital products.

Why did you choose to start a business?

When my first child was on the way, I realized I wanted to provide her with a better life than my current salary could support. At the same time, I've always wanted to take the chance to build something of my own—so I wouldn't have any regrets looking back.

How did you start your business?

I began taking small freelance projects on Upwork to see what was out there. I balanced these gigs with my full-time job, working evenings and weekends. To my surprise, things picked up quickly, and before long, I was earning more in a week than I was making in a month at my job.