Ryan Hoover

Ryan Hoover is a pivotal figure in the tech startup ecosystem, best known as the founder of Product Hunt, the daily leaderboard for new products that has become the go-to launchpad for Silicon Valley. He is the author of the "Nirvana for startups" guide to launching, and a contributor to the best-selling book Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Hoover’s insights into product design, community building, and user engagement have shaped a generation of founders. He has a unique talent for identifying what makes a product "sticky" and how to generate buzz in a crowded market.\n\nHoover started Product Hunt as a simple email list, proving his own theory that community comes before code. He is now an active investor through his fund, Weekend Fund, where he backs early-stage companies. Hoover’s writing and speaking focus on the democratization of technology; he believes that anyone with a good idea and the ability to execute can build a global business. He offers practical advice on "building in public," encouraging entrepreneurs to share their journey and gather feedback early. Hoover’s influence extends beyond his own platform; he is a curator of the future, constantly spotlighting the tools and trends that will define the next decade of tech.