Looking forward to more of these adventures, tomorrow 😊
Looking forward to more of these adventures, tomorrow 😊
About Ryan Hoover
Ryan Hoover is a prominent entrepreneur and investor, best known as the founder of Product Hunt, a community-driven platform for discovering new products. After selling Product Hunt to AngelList in 2016, he co-founded Weekend Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups globally. He is also a writer, contributing to the book "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" and sharing his insights on his personal website.
Education
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business
B.S.
Field of Study
B.S. - Entrepreneurship Concentration, Minor in Computer Information Technology
Work Experience
Weekend Fund
Founder & Investor
Responsibilities
Weekend Fund is an early-stage fund backing your next favorite thing.
We also like to build: signatureblock.co, rolodexer.co, and more coming.
ryanhoover.me
Writer
Responsibilities
I enjoy writing about my curiosities at ryanhoover.me/writing.
I am also a contributing writer for the book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products.
Product Hunt
Founder & CEO
Responsibilities
Product Hunt is the place to discover your next favorite thing.
What started as a side project became the launchpad for makers and founder around the world. We sold the co to AngelList in 2016 and I stepped down as CEO four years later. It was a journey. :)
Tradecraft
EIR
Responsibilities
Training smart people to succeed in traction roles at high growth startups.
Startup Edition
Co-Creator
Responsibilities
Startup Edition is a curated gathering of bloggers in the startup community, sharing their wisdom and response to a single question each week.
Visit startupedition.com to subscribe to the weekly digest.
PlayHaven
Director of Product
Responsibilities
PlayHaven is changing the way game developers manage the business of their games.
PlayHaven
Product Manager
Position
Product Manager
InstantAction
Product Manager
Position
Product Manager
InstantAction
Marketing Analyst
Position
Marketing Analyst
InstantAction
Social Media Marketing Intern
Position
Social Media Marketing Intern
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
Service and Lending Consultant
Position
Service and Lending Consultant
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
Member Service Representative
Position
Member Service Representative
Jerry's Home Improvement Center
Customer Service Agent
Position
Customer Service Agent
Key Metrics & Focus
Followers on LinkedIn
364,332
Key Role
Founder of Product Hunt
Venture Capital
Investor at Weekend Fund
Publication
Author of 'Hooked' Contributor
Professional Skills
Ryan Hoover's expertise spans product development, community building, and early-stage venture capital, with a strong focus on creating habit-forming products and supporting the next generation of founders.
Product & Strategy
Product Management
Analytics
Monetization
Product Marketing
Lean Startup
Business & Investment
Early-stage Startups
Venture Capital
Entrepreneurship
Strategy
Marketing & Growth
Online Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Marketing
Recent Posts
Met this mirror ball 6 months ago 🥰
Met this mirror ball 6 months ago 🥰
When I was 14 years old, I bought my first camcorder. I took it everywhere and filmed everything. Fo
When I was 14 years old, I bought my first camcorder. I took it everywhere and filmed everything. Fortunately, this was pre-youtube so my videos never made it to the internet. Until now, I suppose.
It was a good fest with (FWB) friends
It was a good fest with (FWB) friends
The first rule of cold plunging: Tell everyone you did it.
📸 credit: @jtzou
🧊 credit: @jtotheyap
The first rule of cold plunging: Tell everyone you did it. 📸 credit: @jtzou 🧊 credit: @jtotheyap
My new favorite thing. Who’s down to climb?
My new favorite thing. Who’s down to climb?
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