Sam Martinelli has written professionally in the finance and economic news space for over 11 years, and has worked at The Fly since 2015. He holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Sociology and Classical Studies from Boston University. He previously wrote for an English-language arm of Il Sole 24 Ore, which published stories covering U.S. and European companies and economic trends. Since joining The Fly, he has covered short-form and long-form stories across many sectors, with his notable long-form efforts covering the video game sector and content streamers.