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Ryan Hoover
InvestorFounderGeneral Partner 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.
Product Hunt's investors · 16
Co-founders at Product Hunt
Investments
Investor
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Colleagues at WEEKEND
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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 General Partner 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 Acquire.com, Adaptive, AirGarage, Airhouse, Alt, Alter, Anon, Around, assistant-ui, Athena, Atlys, Awari, and 75 more.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,594
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Oregon mafia58
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
WEEKEND mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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