Ryan Hoover
InvestorInvestor at WEEKEND
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K – $300K checks · typically $175K
About
Ryan Hoover assesses early founders' specific product decisions as windows into judgment, and runs a small collaborative fund backed by hundreds of operator-founder LPs he taps as an expert network.
Ryan Hoover @rrhoover
Last day to apply :) https://t.co/ZYM5Z3Hw6j
Jul 31, 2026 · ♥ 58 · ⇄ 3
Ryan Hoover @rrhoover
Narrative violation https://t.co/X0UbECn4Ml
Jul 30, 2026 · ♥ 26 · ⇄ 2
Ryan Hoover @rrhoover
For founders still on localhost: "Perfectionism is a refusal to let yourself move ahead" h/t @SandyBKwon https://t.co/riRaFUKTb5


Jul 30, 2026 · ♥ 170 · ⇄ 12
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechHealthtechSaaS
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
Education
- University of Oregon Lundquist College of BusinessB.S., Entrepreneurship Concentration, Minor in Computer Information Technology2005 — 2009
Skills & more
From Ryan's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business14
+ 8 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Product Hunt6
Also worked at Tradecraft1
Also worked at Pentagon Federal Credit Union2
Colleagues at WEEKEND
Network4
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