Who knew a product about other products could be worth tens of millions... Ryan Hoover (@rrhoover) tells us the struggle of trying to find a place in the startup world and how to tackle job rejection the right way - becoming his own boss! Truly starting from scratch, he runs us through the scrappy early days of e-mailing people one by one just to gain an extra dozen users... now that's some hustle! Tune into this episode and he'll teach you ways to push that little bit further to making your first million. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thousands of new products launch each year, but very few make it. Ryan Hoover has seen thousands of products launched over the course of his time running Product Hunt, and through his investing, and in this episode you’ll hear what Ryan has learned about launching products, growing products, and raising capital. Plus, we play a made up game called “What would you rather upvote?” Join us.—Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-launch-and-grow-your-product-ryan-hoover-of-product-hunt-and-weekend-fund/#transcript—Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for making this episode possible:• RevenueCat: https://www.revenuecat.com/• Flatfile: https://www.flatfile.com/lenny• Lenny’s Giveaway Bonanza: https://lennyspodcast.com/bonanza—Where to find Ryan Hoover:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/rrhoover• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanrhoover/• Website: https://www.ryanhoover.me/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:[03:23] On being a tech celebrity [09:02] Using Twitter DM’s as a content machine[11:15] The questions most founders ask [14:48] When should you start a company?[18:28] Would Ryan raise money for Product Hunt if he could do it again?[21:48] When should companies launch products?[24:52] What makes a launch successful versus not?[26:27] How to get to the top of Product Hunt[30:01] What skill is most helpful for moving into investing and venture capital?[31:39] What Ryan would do differently if he could re-build Product Hunt[38:57] What matters most in life[43:13] Which ideas Ryan would upvote[48:05] What founders of consumer companies do to succeed[55:33] Deciding to serve a niche or broad market[58:03] The surprising parts of angel investing[1:02:12] Advice for folks wanting to get into angel investing Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Do you trust your gut? In today’s episode, we explore how the world's most disruptive innovations begin with just one small insight, share why successful founders need to embrace their niche, and why the best products & brands always seem obvious in hindsight. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by Ryan Hoover, the builder who gave us Product Hunt and now runs Weekend Fund, an early-stage VC committed to “backing your next favorite thing.” Ryan is a serial entrepreneur and deep thinker who offers unprecedented insight into the future of fundraising and how one can generate wealth from hustle alone in this episode.►► Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.comSPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS►► This episode is brought to you by Fundrise. Fundrise is on a mission to use technology to build a better financial system for the individual. With over $2.4B AUM and 250k active investors, it’s the largest direct-to-investor real estate investor platform in America.Their platform is so easy to use and they make it so easy to diversify your portfolio. For a limited time if you sign-up, you can get $10 bonus. Just go to www.fundrise.com/room►► This episode is also brought to you by LMNT (http://DrinkLMNT.com/HAPPENS). LMNT is a delicious electrolyte drink mix with all of the things you need and none of the junk. It contains a science-backed electrolyte ratio: 1000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium. LMNT can help prevent and eliminate headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, sleeplessness, and other common symptoms of electrolyte deficiency. It tastes amazing and is great after a workout or one too many drinks :)Right now LMNT is offering our listeners a free sample pack with any order. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at http://drinklmnt.com/HAPPENS. And it’s so good they have a no questions asked refund policy but you won’t need it.THIS EPISODERyan Hoover: https://twitter.com/rrhooverSahil Bloom: https://twitter.com/SahilBloomGreg Isenberg: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergProduction & Marketing Team: https://penname.co/FIND US ON SOCIALTwitter: https://twitter.com/_trwihInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trwihTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_trwihWeb: https://trwih.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6aB0v6amo3a8hgTCjlTlvhApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-it-happens/id1593424985

Ryan Hoover, founder of Product Hunt, shares insights and advice for non-technical founders. They discuss prototyping and validating ideas without coding, building a distributed team, exploring trends in product development and launching on Product Hunt, the importance of giving up work and allowing team autonomy, Product Hunt's investment focus, investment goals and areas of interest, and thoughts on the rise of crypto assets and spare time activities.

Ryan Hoover, founder of the Weekend Fund and Product Hunt, dives into the world of angel investing and shares his journey of establishing the Weekend Fund. He discusses his evolving portfolio construction methods and the challenges of fundraising. Hoover emphasizes the importance of storytelling when pitching to limited partners and offers insights on relationship-building. He also reflects on the role of luck in success and shares recent personal well-being changes, showcasing his multifaceted approach to investment and life.

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.This week we are re-joined by friend of the pod Ryan Hoover who is the Managing Partner of Weekend Fund and Jordan Gonen, Co-Founder and CEO of Compound, a fintech platform that provides wealth management and advisory services to founders and employees of startups. This was a special episode covering the growing intersection of the private wealth sector and venture capital investing, and what trends we are all seeing. We hope you enjoy my conversation with Ryan and Jordan.Frank, Rimerman + Co.’s history is closely intertwined with that of Silicon Valley. With humble beginnings similar to so many start-ups, Frank, Rimerman was formed with a desire to serve the entrepreneurial and venture communities of the Valley and the determination to think outside-the-box.When it comes to venture funds, we work with almost 500 VC groups from over 20 states across the USA. We have worked with over 400 fund groups during their first year of operations, making us one of the leading providers in the country to emerging managers.No one wants to be bored at work. That’s why we chose to work with some of the most innovative and creative people – people who are changing the world around us every day. Their excitement fuels our passion and determination to grow and serve this special community.Frank, Rimerman + Co, Passion Works Here.www.frankrimerman.comAbout Ryan Hoover:Ryan is the founder of Weekend Fund. He started his professional career as a product manager in the gaming industry. His fascination with technology and behavioral psychology led him to help write Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products.In 2013 he founded Product Hunt, inspired by his curiosity and a desire to support early-stage makers and founders. The company raised capital from Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and others before joining AngelList. About Jordan Gonen:Jordan Gonen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Compound. Prior to that, he was at Scaphold (YC W17) and Pluot (YC W16). He also had stints at Inside, RealtyShares, Cultivation Capital, and more.Jordan’s writing has been featured in Forbes, Fortune Magazine, Startup Grind, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Inc., Time, Mashable, Elite Daily, the Huffington Post, and others. Jordan studied at Washington University in St. Louis.In this episode we discuss:(02:20) Why Jordan started Compound(05:06) Why High Net-Worth Individuals seek out Alternative Investments(08:31) Motivations for becoming an LP(12:08) Advice for those new to Venture Investing as an LP(16:46) How you should evaluate a fund manager(23:04) Building deal flow as an emerging manager(27:22) Red flags when evaluating an investment(32:31) What the markets will hold in 2023I’d love to know what you took away from this conversation with Ryan and Jordan. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you’d like to be considered as a guest or have someone you’d like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.Podcast Production support provided by Agent Bee Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

Ryan Hoover, an entrepreneur, shares insights on critical self-inquiry for aspiring entrepreneurs including validating monetization ideas, learning from past successes and failures, and navigating the startup journey. He emphasizes the importance of a superior solution, understanding business economics, and starting with simple experiments to prove market demand.

In today's episode Sam Parr (@theSamParr) interviews Ryan Hoover (@rrhoover). Ryan has seen thousands of companies launch since founding Product Hunt in 2014. He shares dozens of places that he sees opportunities, including several of his own investments. Listen to the rest of the episode at http://trends.co/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ryan Hoover, founder of Product Hunt, discusses the tough yet vital choice to let go of projects that no longer fulfill their purpose. He shares personal experiences from his career, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and the courage required to embrace change. Hoover provides insights on navigating career transitions and recognizing signs of stagnation, encouraging listeners to view moving on as a pathway to growth rather than a failure. His perspective offers liberation for those feeling trapped in their current endeavors.

Ryan Hoover, a champion of blogging for personal branding, shares insights on how writing online can replace traditional resumes. He emphasizes that a blog showcases skills and personality, making you more visible to employers. Hoover also explores the therapeutic benefits of expression through writing, noting how it can aid personal development. Additionally, he discusses innovative hiring solutions that align candidates with jobs, demonstrating the intersection of career advancement and mental well-being.