Ryan

Who is Ryan Hoover, Founder & Investor at Weekend Fund?

Learn about Ryan's journey and how he operates.

November 12, 2024

Summary

Ryan Hoover is the Founder and Investor at Weekend Fund, where he invests in early-stage companies and builds internal projects. He is best known for founding Product Hunt, a pioneering product discovery platform that was successfully acquired by AngelList.

Early Lessons

Defining Moments

Dream Collaboration

Passion Pursuit

Career Journey

Hoover's most notable achievement was founding and serving as CEO of Product Hunt (2013-2020), which revolutionized how people discover new products. Prior to this, he held product leadership roles at PlayHaven as Director of Product and served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Tradecraft. In 2017, he founded Weekend Fund to invest in early-stage startups.

Educational Background

He holds a B.S. in Entrepreneurship with a Minor in Computer Information Technology from the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business (2009).

Industry impact & Expertise

Hoover is recognized as an expert in product discovery, entrepreneurship, and early-stage investing. He has contributed to the book 'Hooked' on habit-forming products and is a frequent speaker on product management and startup topics. His insights are regularly shared through his writing and social media presence.

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