Ryan Hoover
InvestorFounderInvestor at WEEKEND · Founder at Product Hunt
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K – $300K checks · typically $175K
FoundedProduct Hunt · YC
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About
Ryan Hoover founded Product Hunt, the startup launchpad that was later acquired. He now runs Weekend Fund as an investor and contributed to the book Hooked. He also publishes essays on his personal site and has made 200+ investments across a broad range of startups.
Contact· published on Ryan's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechHealthtechSaaS
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Founded Product Hunt, a startup launchpad that was later acquired.
- More
- Helped write the book Hooked.
From Ryan's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Founder at Product HuntYC S14
Intro paths
Ryan went through Y Combinator (Summer 2014) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Ryan can intro founders to Product Hunt's investors below.
Experience
- Weekend FundFounder & Investorcurrent2017 — present
- ryanhoover.meWritercurrent2012 — present
- Product HuntFounder & CEO2013 — 2020
- TradecraftEIR2013 — 2014San Francisco, CA
- Startup EditionCo-Creator2013 — 2014San Francisco, CA
- PlayHavenDirector of Product2011 — 2014San Francisco, CA
- PlayHavenProduct Manager2010 — 2011San Francisco, CA
- InstantActionProduct Manager2010
- InstantActionMarketing Analyst2009 — 2010
- InstantActionSocial Media Marketing Intern2009
- Pentagon Federal Credit UnionService and Lending Consultant2008 — 2009
- Pentagon Federal Credit UnionMember Service Representative2006 — 2008
- Jerry's Home Improvement CenterCustomer Service Agent2004 — 2005
Skills & more
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Investments
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Colleagues at WEEKEND
Network4
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ryan Hoover?
- Ryan Hoover founded Product Hunt, the startup launchpad that was later acquired. He now runs Weekend Fund as an investor and contributed to the book Hooked. He also publishes essays on his personal site and has made 200+ investments across a broad range of startups.
- Where does Ryan Hoover work?
- Ryan Hoover is Founder of Product Hunt and Investor at WEEKEND.
- What does Ryan Hoover invest in?
- Ryan Hoover invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Ryan Hoover write?
- Ryan Hoover typically writes checks of $100K – $300K.
- What companies did Ryan Hoover found?
- Ryan Hoover founded Product Hunt.
- What companies has Ryan Hoover invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Adaptive, AirGarage, Alt, Alter, Around, Athena, Atlys, Blueland, Braintrust, Carrd, Certn, Deel, and 25 more.
- Where did Ryan Hoover go to school?
- Ryan Hoover studied at University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business (B.S., Entrepreneurship Concentration, Minor in Computer Information Technology).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
WEEKEND mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business29
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Shared employers
Also worked at Product Hunt11
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