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My First Million

#4 - How Product Hunt's Ryan Hoover Built A $20M Community From Scratch

Jul 16, 2019
In this engaging discussion, Ryan Hoover, Founder of Product Hunt and investor at Weekend Fund, shares his journey from job rejection to building a thriving platform worth $20M. He dives into the power of networking and the importance of authentic community engagement that fueled Product Hunt’s growth. Ryan recounts his scrappy beginnings, including the hustle of reaching out to users one-by-one. He also highlights the role of experimentation in entrepreneurship and offers practical advice for aspiring creators looking to make their first million.
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