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Ryan Hoover

Founder of Weekend Fund

United States

Overview 

Ryan Hoover is the Founder of Product Hunt and an Investor at Weekend Fund, with a background in product management, analytics, and entrepreneurship. He has made significant investments in various startups across different sectors and regions, including companies like HeadSpin and Poparazzi, showcasing his expertise in identifying and supporting promising ventures. Hoover's career highlights include founding Product Hunt, a highly successful platform for discovering new products, and establishing Weekend Fund as a reputable investment entity, demonstrating his ability to create and nurture innovative ventures in the tech industry.

Work Experience 

  • Founder & Investor

    2017 - Current

    Weekend Fund is an early-stage fund backing your next favorite thing. We also like to build: signatureblock.co, rolodexer.co, and more coming.

  • Writer

    2012

    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.

  • Founder & CEO

    2013 - 2020

    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. :)

Sandboxes helps build website for a new product or startup.

  • EIR

    2013 - 2014

    Training smart people to succeed in traction roles at high growth startups.

An apprenticeship program for smart, motivated people who want to learn new skills while doing real work for real companies.

  • Co-Creator

    2013 - 2014

    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.

  • Director of Product

    2011 - 2014

    PlayHaven is changing the way game developers manage the business of their games.

  • Product Manager

    2010 - 2011

  • Product Manager

    2010 - 2010

  • Marketing Analyst

    2009 - 2010

  • Social Media Marketing Intern

    2009 - 2009

  • Service and Lending Consultant

    2008 - 2009

  • Member Service Representative

    2006 - 2008

  • Customer Service Agent

    2004 - 2005

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