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Indie Hackers
#173 – Persisting Through Failures to Find a Winning Trend with Dru Riley of Trends.vc
Sep 15, 2020
Dru Riley, founder of Trends.vc, shares his journey of becoming an indie hacker and how he grew his newsletter from nothing to $20,000/mo in under a year. Topics include finding the right idea, living off savings, product-market fit, social accountability, and building trust for personal and corporate brands.
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- Perseverance and finding the right fit are crucial for success as an indie hacker.
- The format of trends.vc's newsletter, with its concise sections and valuable insights, has contributed to its growing popularity.
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Drew Riley's journey from quitting his job to starting trends.vc
Drew Riley spent years after quitting his job working on various projects and building his savings. It took time for him to find the right idea to work on, which eventually led to the creation of trends.vc, a newsletter where he shares the latest trends in tech, business, and startups. The journey highlights the importance of perseverance and finding the right fit for one's skills and interests.
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