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Ryan HooverRyan Hoover

Ryan Hoover

Founder & Investor, Weekend Fund / Founder, Product Hunt

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.

B.S., University of Oregon
United States
InstagramInstagram6.6K
TwitterTwitter
LinkedInLinkedIn364.3K
TechnologyVenture CapitalEntrepreneurship
364K
LinkedIn Followers
2013
Product Hunt Founded
$100K-$300K
Weekend Fund Checks
15+
Years in Industry
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Work Experience

Weekend FundWeekend Fund
Weekend Fund

Founder & Investor

Apr 2017 - Present
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.meryanhoover.me
ryanhoover.me

Writer

Jun 2012 - Present
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 HuntProduct Hunt
Product Hunt

Founder & CEO

Nov 2013 - Oct 2020
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. :)
TradecraftTradecraft
Tradecraft

EIR

Sep 2013 - May 2014
Responsibilities
Training smart people to succeed in traction roles at high growth startups.
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Startup Edition

Co-Creator

May 2013 - Jan 2014
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.
PlayHavenPlayHaven
PlayHaven

Director of Product

Aug 2011 - Jan 2014
Responsibilities
PlayHaven is changing the way game developers manage the business of their games.
PlayHavenPlayHaven
PlayHaven

Product Manager

Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
Position
Product Manager
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Product Manager

Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
Position
Product Manager
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Marketing Analyst

Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
Position
Marketing Analyst
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InstantAction

Social Media Marketing Intern

Apr 2009 - Aug 2009
Position
Social Media Marketing Intern
Pentagon Federal Credit UnionPentagon Federal Credit Union
Pentagon Federal Credit Union

Service and Lending Consultant

Nov 2008 - Sep 2009
Position
Service and Lending Consultant
Pentagon Federal Credit UnionPentagon Federal Credit Union
Pentagon Federal Credit Union

Member Service Representative

Oct 2006 - Nov 2008
Position
Member Service Representative
Jerry's Home Improvement CenterJerry's Home Improvement Center
Jerry's Home Improvement Center

Customer Service Agent

Feb 2004 - May 2005
Position
Customer Service Agent

Education

University of Oregon Lundquist College of BusinessUniversity of Oregon Lundquist College of Business
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business

B.S.

2005 - 2009
Field of Study
B.S. - Entrepreneurship Concentration, Minor in Computer Information Technology

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 ManagementAnalyticsMonetizationProduct MarketingLean Startup
Business & Investment
Early-stage StartupsVenture CapitalEntrepreneurshipStrategy

Recent Posts

Looking forward to more of these adventures, tomorrow 😊Looking forward to more of these adventures, tomorrow 😊
Looking forward to more of these adventures, tomorrow 😊

Looking forward to more of these adventures, tomorrow 😊

2025-09-03
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Met this mirror ball 6 months ago 🥰Met this mirror ball 6 months ago 🥰
Met this mirror ball 6 months ago 🥰

Met this mirror ball 6 months ago 🥰

2025-04-10
397 likes
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When I was 14 years old, I bought my first camcorder. I took it everywhere and filmed everything. FoWhen 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. 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.

2024-08-31
158 likes
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It was a good fest with (FWB) friends

It was a good fest with (FWB) friends

2024-08-05
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The first rule of cold plunging: Tell everyone you did it. 

📸 credit: @jtzou
🧊 credit: @jtotheyapThe 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

The first rule of cold plunging: Tell everyone you did it. 📸 credit: @jtzou 🧊 credit: @jtotheyap

2024-07-26
209 likes
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My new favorite thing. Who’s down to climb?My new favorite thing. Who’s down to climb?
My new favorite thing. Who’s down to climb?

My new favorite thing. Who’s down to climb?

2024-07-12
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Good to be back in SF for a few weeks 😊Good to be back in SF for a few weeks 😊
Good to be back in SF for a few weeks 😊

Good to be back in SF for a few weeks 😊

2024-03-02
225 likes
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I wish Miami was beanie-friendlyI wish Miami was beanie-friendly
I wish Miami was beanie-friendly

I wish Miami was beanie-friendly

2024-02-09
151 likes
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Platform Stats

Instagram Followers

6.6K

LinkedIn Connections

500+

Key Roles

Founder, Investor, Product Hunt, Weekend Fund, Author

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