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Subscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week.Ryan Hoover is the Founder of Product Hunt and Weekend Fund.Ryan's probably helped more founders launch their products than anyone else on Earth. We talk about starting Product Hunt as an email list, and he open sources the growth flywheel that propelled it to one of the most important places in technology.Ryan unpacks how he built and scaled a community around the product, how online communities have changed over time, how we're thinking about software in the age of AI (tech will change, human behavior won't), and how status has changed in Silicon Valley.We also talk about starting Weekend Fund to invest in other founders, his first 400x investment, investing in consumer health, and why he started investing in other funds.Thanks to Ramp for supporting this episode. It's the corporate card and expense management platform used by over 40,000 companies, like Shopify, CBRE and Stripe. Time is money. Save both with Ramp. Get $250 signing-up here. Timestamps:(5:52) Helping founders with software(15:36) Early ideas for Product Hunt in 2013(19:14) Starting as a social email list(26:26) Product Hunt's growth flywheel(31:15) AI won't change human behavior(34:12) An audience is not a community(36:42) Why every community needs utility(38:52) Communities have shifted towards group chats(40:10) How AI changes building products(49:35) Importance of craft(52:30) Starting Weekend Fund, Ryan's 400x investment(56:57) Weekend Fund's software experiments(59:26) What makes Ryan's investing unique(1:02:16) Why Ryan has a small fund(1:07:41) Peptides, GLP-1's, Ketamine(1:18:57) Investing in funds(1:20:53) Ways LPs can add value for GPs(1:23:05) How status has changed in Silicon Valley(1:31:37) Backing founders with secrets, why failing is hardReferencedWeekend FundProduct HuntWayve self-driving carsThe community trapHooked: How to Build Habit Forming ProductsGet Your Wish - Porter RobinsonSocial UtilitiesSilicon Valley's new status symbolsSelfish InvestingFollow RyanTwitterLinkedInPersonal WebsiteSignature BlockFollow TurnerTwitterLinkedInSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week.
Today's show:It's another All Star Investor Panel! Jason and Alex welcome TrustFund VC founder Sophia Amoruso AND WeekendFund investor/Product Hunt founder Ryan Hoover.Together they're going DEEP on the current environment for startups, founders, and investors. How do tell durable from brittle revenue… Everyone's different approaches to follow-on investments and recycling… Strategies on when to trim a position… The benefits of hosting co-working events and jam sessions… And LOTS LOTS more!It's an essential watch for anyone building or investing in companies in 2025!Timestamps:(0:00) Introducing our amazing investor panel!(03:15) The panel shares their First Fund experiences(10:03) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(11:27) Show cont…(12:46) Where we're at on the investor Greed-Fear Index(13:54) The delicate art of investor discipline(20:47) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(21:59) Sophia's criteria for a follow-on investment(24:17) Founders are going direct on social media(29:35) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twist.(30:49) Show cont…(32:33) Why we're seeing so many more Series Bs(33:30) So when do you trim a position?(39:35) There are SO MANY COMPANIES! Why surface area matters.(43:25) Durable vs. brittle revenue and how to tell them apart(46:15) When it's time to angel invest outside your fund(49:04) The panel's approaches to capital recycling(57:15) The benefits of co-working “jam sessions”Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:03) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(20:47) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(29:35) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twist.DISCLAIMER*All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use.Rate as of 7/18/25. APY is variable and subject to change.Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1708: Ryan Hoover explores how nostalgia can be a potent emotional trigger in product design, enhancing user loyalty and deepening engagement. By subtly integrating elements of the past, designers can create products that resonate on a more personal and emotional level. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/on-startups/nostalgia-a-product-designers-secret-weapon-641d4ec6b400 Quotes to ponder: "Nostalgia, at its core, is a longing for the past, a past that we've emotionally edited into a better version than it might have been." "The right dose of nostalgia can create an emotional shortcut, bypassing logic and heading straight for the heart." "Smart product designers use nostalgia carefully, as an ingredient, not the main course." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1708: Ryan Hoover explores how nostalgia can be a potent emotional trigger in product design, enhancing user loyalty and deepening engagement. By subtly integrating elements of the past, designers can create products that resonate on a more personal and emotional level. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/on-startups/nostalgia-a-product-designers-secret-weapon-641d4ec6b400 Quotes to ponder: "Nostalgia, at its core, is a longing for the past, a past that we've emotionally edited into a better version than it might have been." "The right dose of nostalgia can create an emotional shortcut, bypassing logic and heading straight for the heart." "Smart product designers use nostalgia carefully, as an ingredient, not the main course." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1708: Ryan Hoover explores how nostalgia can be a potent emotional trigger in product design, enhancing user loyalty and deepening engagement. By subtly integrating elements of the past, designers can create products that resonate on a more personal and emotional level. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/on-startups/nostalgia-a-product-designers-secret-weapon-641d4ec6b400 Quotes to ponder: "Nostalgia, at its core, is a longing for the past, a past that we've emotionally edited into a better version than it might have been." "The right dose of nostalgia can create an emotional shortcut, bypassing logic and heading straight for the heart." "Smart product designers use nostalgia carefully, as an ingredient, not the main course." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1708: Ryan Hoover explores how nostalgia can be a potent emotional trigger in product design, enhancing user loyalty and deepening engagement. By subtly integrating elements of the past, designers can create products that resonate on a more personal and emotional level. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/on-startups/nostalgia-a-product-designers-secret-weapon-641d4ec6b400 Quotes to ponder: "Nostalgia, at its core, is a longing for the past, a past that we've emotionally edited into a better version than it might have been." "The right dose of nostalgia can create an emotional shortcut, bypassing logic and heading straight for the heart." "Smart product designers use nostalgia carefully, as an ingredient, not the main course." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1638: Ryan Hoover makes a compelling case for building products in public, showing how transparency builds trust, attracts early adopters, and fosters real-time feedback loops. He also shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he uses his email list as a tool for discovery, testing, and community-building, proving it's not just a broadcast channel but a powerful engine for product validation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/why-you-should-build-your-product-in-public-e28c54629bc1 & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/how-i-use-my-email-list-dfd1fdde61c5 Quotes to ponder: "Build in public and you'll build an audience." "I ask questions to learn. I share my process to inspire." "Your email list is more than a distribution channel; it's a product discovery tool." Episode references: The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1638: Ryan Hoover makes a compelling case for building products in public, showing how transparency builds trust, attracts early adopters, and fosters real-time feedback loops. He also shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he uses his email list as a tool for discovery, testing, and community-building, proving it's not just a broadcast channel but a powerful engine for product validation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/why-you-should-build-your-product-in-public-e28c54629bc1 & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/how-i-use-my-email-list-dfd1fdde61c5 Quotes to ponder: "Build in public and you'll build an audience." "I ask questions to learn. I share my process to inspire." "Your email list is more than a distribution channel; it's a product discovery tool." Episode references: The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1638: Ryan Hoover makes a compelling case for building products in public, showing how transparency builds trust, attracts early adopters, and fosters real-time feedback loops. He also shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he uses his email list as a tool for discovery, testing, and community-building, proving it's not just a broadcast channel but a powerful engine for product validation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/why-you-should-build-your-product-in-public-e28c54629bc1 & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/how-i-use-my-email-list-dfd1fdde61c5 Quotes to ponder: "Build in public and you'll build an audience." "I ask questions to learn. I share my process to inspire." "Your email list is more than a distribution channel; it's a product discovery tool." Episode references: The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1638: Ryan Hoover makes a compelling case for building products in public, showing how transparency builds trust, attracts early adopters, and fosters real-time feedback loops. He also shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he uses his email list as a tool for discovery, testing, and community-building, proving it's not just a broadcast channel but a powerful engine for product validation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/why-you-should-build-your-product-in-public-e28c54629bc1 & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/how-i-use-my-email-list-dfd1fdde61c5 Quotes to ponder: "Build in public and you'll build an audience." "I ask questions to learn. I share my process to inspire." "Your email list is more than a distribution channel; it's a product discovery tool." Episode references: The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1621: Authenticity and critical thinking are essential in both writing and decision-making. Ryan Hoover explores the power of honest storytelling, showing how vulnerability fosters trust and emotional connection with readers. At the same time, he warns against blindly following popular advice, emphasizing that wisdom is contextual and must be questioned. "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." Just as authentic writing requires self-reflection, so does evaluating guidance because "The best advice encourages you to think for yourself, not just follow blindly." Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/honest-writing-a0eb6f39bf7f & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dangerous-advice-5351109d9f6e Quotes to ponder: "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." "Writing is a reflection of thought. If you're struggling to write, maybe you're still figuring out what you believe." "Bad advice is easy to follow. It's confident, simple, and dangerously persuasive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1621: Authenticity and critical thinking are essential in both writing and decision-making. Ryan Hoover explores the power of honest storytelling, showing how vulnerability fosters trust and emotional connection with readers. At the same time, he warns against blindly following popular advice, emphasizing that wisdom is contextual and must be questioned. "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." Just as authentic writing requires self-reflection, so does evaluating guidance because "The best advice encourages you to think for yourself, not just follow blindly." Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/honest-writing-a0eb6f39bf7f & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dangerous-advice-5351109d9f6e Quotes to ponder: "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." "Writing is a reflection of thought. If you're struggling to write, maybe you're still figuring out what you believe." "Bad advice is easy to follow. It's confident, simple, and dangerously persuasive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1621: Authenticity and critical thinking are essential in both writing and decision-making. Ryan Hoover explores the power of honest storytelling, showing how vulnerability fosters trust and emotional connection with readers. At the same time, he warns against blindly following popular advice, emphasizing that wisdom is contextual and must be questioned. "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." Just as authentic writing requires self-reflection, so does evaluating guidance because "The best advice encourages you to think for yourself, not just follow blindly." Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/honest-writing-a0eb6f39bf7f & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dangerous-advice-5351109d9f6e Quotes to ponder: "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." "Writing is a reflection of thought. If you're struggling to write, maybe you're still figuring out what you believe." "Bad advice is easy to follow. It's confident, simple, and dangerously persuasive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1621: Authenticity and critical thinking are essential in both writing and decision-making. Ryan Hoover explores the power of honest storytelling, showing how vulnerability fosters trust and emotional connection with readers. At the same time, he warns against blindly following popular advice, emphasizing that wisdom is contextual and must be questioned. "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." Just as authentic writing requires self-reflection, so does evaluating guidance because "The best advice encourages you to think for yourself, not just follow blindly." Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/honest-writing-a0eb6f39bf7f & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dangerous-advice-5351109d9f6e Quotes to ponder: "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." "Writing is a reflection of thought. If you're struggling to write, maybe you're still figuring out what you believe." "Bad advice is easy to follow. It's confident, simple, and dangerously persuasive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1602: Early-stage growth isn't about automation - it's about hands-on, unscalable efforts that build real connections. By engaging directly with users, personally onboarding them, and fostering a strong community, startups can create lasting momentum. This approach proves that doing things that don't scale can be the key to scaling later. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/how-we-got-our-first-2-000-users-doing-things-that-dont-scale-9b3bb45d4b49 Quotes to ponder: "One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that in the early days, you should do things that don't scale." "Instead of waiting for users to come to us, we went to them." "Hand-holding early adopters helped us understand their needs and build something people truly wanted." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1602: Early-stage growth isn't about automation - it's about hands-on, unscalable efforts that build real connections. By engaging directly with users, personally onboarding them, and fostering a strong community, startups can create lasting momentum. This approach proves that doing things that don't scale can be the key to scaling later. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/how-we-got-our-first-2-000-users-doing-things-that-dont-scale-9b3bb45d4b49 Quotes to ponder: "One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that in the early days, you should do things that don't scale." "Instead of waiting for users to come to us, we went to them." "Hand-holding early adopters helped us understand their needs and build something people truly wanted." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1602: Early-stage growth isn't about automation - it's about hands-on, unscalable efforts that build real connections. By engaging directly with users, personally onboarding them, and fostering a strong community, startups can create lasting momentum. This approach proves that doing things that don't scale can be the key to scaling later. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/how-we-got-our-first-2-000-users-doing-things-that-dont-scale-9b3bb45d4b49 Quotes to ponder: "One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that in the early days, you should do things that don't scale." "Instead of waiting for users to come to us, we went to them." "Hand-holding early adopters helped us understand their needs and build something people truly wanted." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1602: Early-stage growth isn't about automation - it's about hands-on, unscalable efforts that build real connections. By engaging directly with users, personally onboarding them, and fostering a strong community, startups can create lasting momentum. This approach proves that doing things that don't scale can be the key to scaling later. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/how-we-got-our-first-2-000-users-doing-things-that-dont-scale-9b3bb45d4b49 Quotes to ponder: "One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that in the early days, you should do things that don't scale." "Instead of waiting for users to come to us, we went to them." "Hand-holding early adopters helped us understand their needs and build something people truly wanted." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1539: Ryan Hoover challenges the trendy advice to learn coding, arguing that mastering a skill unrelated to your current interests or strengths might not be the best use of your time. Instead, he suggests focusing on what you excel at and leveraging other people's expertise to bring your ideas to life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dont-learn-to-code-cfd1d672fe04 Quotes to ponder: "Learning to code isn't the only way to build something; your unique skills and ideas can be just as valuable." "Focus on your strengths and let others complement your abilities." "Time is finite spend it on what you're uniquely equipped to do well." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1539: Ryan Hoover challenges the trendy advice to learn coding, arguing that mastering a skill unrelated to your current interests or strengths might not be the best use of your time. Instead, he suggests focusing on what you excel at and leveraging other people's expertise to bring your ideas to life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dont-learn-to-code-cfd1d672fe04 Quotes to ponder: "Learning to code isn't the only way to build something; your unique skills and ideas can be just as valuable." "Focus on your strengths and let others complement your abilities." "Time is finite spend it on what you're uniquely equipped to do well." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1539: Ryan Hoover challenges the trendy advice to learn coding, arguing that mastering a skill unrelated to your current interests or strengths might not be the best use of your time. Instead, he suggests focusing on what you excel at and leveraging other people's expertise to bring your ideas to life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dont-learn-to-code-cfd1d672fe04 Quotes to ponder: "Learning to code isn't the only way to build something; your unique skills and ideas can be just as valuable." "Focus on your strengths and let others complement your abilities." "Time is finite spend it on what you're uniquely equipped to do well." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1539: Ryan Hoover challenges the trendy advice to learn coding, arguing that mastering a skill unrelated to your current interests or strengths might not be the best use of your time. Instead, he suggests focusing on what you excel at and leveraging other people's expertise to bring your ideas to life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dont-learn-to-code-cfd1d672fe04 Quotes to ponder: "Learning to code isn't the only way to build something; your unique skills and ideas can be just as valuable." "Focus on your strengths and let others complement your abilities." "Time is finite spend it on what you're uniquely equipped to do well." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1507: Ryan Hoover emphasizes the importance of asking essential questions before diving into a startup idea. By exploring motivations, market potential, and the problem you're solving, entrepreneurs can better evaluate their chances for success. These questions help ensure that you're building something both valuable and sustainable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/on-startups/got-a-startup-idea-ask-these-questions-first-fa93f9388aaf Quotes to ponder: "Your first priority is figuring out why you're doing this startup in the first place." "One of the best ways to validate your idea is to see if people care enough about the problem you're solving to pay for a solution." "Just because an idea is great doesn't mean it's going to be successful." Episode references: Zero to One: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-One-Notes-Startups-Future/dp/0804139296 How to Build a Startup (Udacity Course): https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1507: Ryan Hoover emphasizes the importance of asking essential questions before diving into a startup idea. By exploring motivations, market potential, and the problem you're solving, entrepreneurs can better evaluate their chances for success. These questions help ensure that you're building something both valuable and sustainable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/on-startups/got-a-startup-idea-ask-these-questions-first-fa93f9388aaf Quotes to ponder: "Your first priority is figuring out why you're doing this startup in the first place." "One of the best ways to validate your idea is to see if people care enough about the problem you're solving to pay for a solution." "Just because an idea is great doesn't mean it's going to be successful." Episode references: Zero to One: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-One-Notes-Startups-Future/dp/0804139296 How to Build a Startup (Udacity Course): https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1507: Ryan Hoover emphasizes the importance of asking essential questions before diving into a startup idea. By exploring motivations, market potential, and the problem you're solving, entrepreneurs can better evaluate their chances for success. These questions help ensure that you're building something both valuable and sustainable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/on-startups/got-a-startup-idea-ask-these-questions-first-fa93f9388aaf Quotes to ponder: "Your first priority is figuring out why you're doing this startup in the first place." "One of the best ways to validate your idea is to see if people care enough about the problem you're solving to pay for a solution." "Just because an idea is great doesn't mean it's going to be successful." Episode references: Zero to One: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-One-Notes-Startups-Future/dp/0804139296 How to Build a Startup (Udacity Course): https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1507: Ryan Hoover emphasizes the importance of asking essential questions before diving into a startup idea. By exploring motivations, market potential, and the problem you're solving, entrepreneurs can better evaluate their chances for success. These questions help ensure that you're building something both valuable and sustainable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/on-startups/got-a-startup-idea-ask-these-questions-first-fa93f9388aaf Quotes to ponder: "Your first priority is figuring out why you're doing this startup in the first place." "One of the best ways to validate your idea is to see if people care enough about the problem you're solving to pay for a solution." "Just because an idea is great doesn't mean it's going to be successful." Episode references: Zero to One: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-One-Notes-Startups-Future/dp/0804139296 How to Build a Startup (Udacity Course): https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapter 1:Summary of Hooked"Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" by Nir Eyal, with contributions from Ryan Hoover, explores the psychology behind why certain products capture our attention and become habits. The book introduces the "Hook Model," a framework that outlines how to create products that can lead to user engagement and habitual use.The Hook Model consists of four core components:1. Trigger: Initial prompts that drive users to take action. These can be external triggers (like notifications) or internal triggers (like emotions or thoughts).2. Action: The behavior that users take in anticipation of a reward. This is influenced by the ease of taking the action and the motivation behind it.3. Variable Reward: The unpredictable benefits that users receive, which keeps them engaged. This can be in the form of material gain, social validation, or fulfilling deeper emotional needs.4. Investment: The effort users put into a product, which increases the likelihood of them returning. This could be in the form of time, data, or resources.Eyal emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and motivations to create products that not only attract attention but also foster loyalty. He discusses ethical considerations in product design, urging creators to focus on building products that improve users' lives rather than exploit their vulnerabilities.Overall, "Hooked" serves as a guide for entrepreneurs and product designers to understand and implement the principles of habit formation effectively, encouraging the creation of products that can truly benefit users.Chapter 2:The Theme of Hooked"Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" by Nir Eyal and Ryan Hoover is a non-fiction book that explores the psychology behind why certain products become habit-forming and how designers and entrepreneurs can create such products. While there are no traditional plot points or character development as in a fictional narrative, the book offers a structured framework that can be summarized through its main ideas and concepts. Key Plot Points / Structure:1. The Hook Model: The central framework of the book is the Hook Model, which consists of four phases: Trigger, Action, Variable Reward, and Investment. Eyal illustrates how habit-forming products leverage these stages to create user retention and engagement.2. Triggers: The authors differentiate between external triggers (cues in the environment) and internal triggers (associations with emotional states). Understanding these triggers is crucial for product designers to encourage users to take action.3. Action: The book discusses the simplicity of the action required from the user, emphasizing that motivation, ability, and prompt must come together for a user to engage with the product.4. Variable Rewards: Highlighting the importance of unpredictability, Eyal explains how variable rewards enhance user engagement by providing a sense of excitement and satisfaction that keeps users coming back.5. Investment: The final stage of the Hook Model accentuates how users can invest in the product, leading to a higher likelihood of returning, as they become emotionally and materially invested. Character Development:In the context of a non-fiction work like "Hooked," character development is not applicable in the traditional sense. However, we can view users and product creators as "characters" who evolve through understanding and applying the concepts presented in the book:- Product Creators: They start as individuals with an idea and, through the understanding of the Hook Model, learn to build products that not only attract users but also create meaningful and habit-forming experiences.- Users: They experience a transformation in their relationship with products as they become aware of how external...
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1460: Ryan Hoover reflects on the difficult but necessary decision to leave behind a project or chapter in life that no longer serves its purpose. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, understanding your motivations, and having the courage to step away, even when it feels uncomfortable. This insight offers a liberating perspective for anyone feeling stuck or afraid of change. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/knowing-when-its-time-to-move-on-6c5b8f6e6908 Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes we get attached to something not because it's still serving us, but because we've invested so much time and energy into it." "Holding on can be more damaging than letting go." "Moving on isn't a sign of failure, but a realization that growth requires change." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1460: Ryan Hoover reflects on the difficult but necessary decision to leave behind a project or chapter in life that no longer serves its purpose. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, understanding your motivations, and having the courage to step away, even when it feels uncomfortable. This insight offers a liberating perspective for anyone feeling stuck or afraid of change. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/knowing-when-its-time-to-move-on-6c5b8f6e6908 Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes we get attached to something not because it's still serving us, but because we've invested so much time and energy into it." "Holding on can be more damaging than letting go." "Moving on isn't a sign of failure, but a realization that growth requires change." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1460: Ryan Hoover reflects on the difficult but necessary decision to leave behind a project or chapter in life that no longer serves its purpose. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, understanding your motivations, and having the courage to step away, even when it feels uncomfortable. This insight offers a liberating perspective for anyone feeling stuck or afraid of change. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/knowing-when-its-time-to-move-on-6c5b8f6e6908 Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes we get attached to something not because it's still serving us, but because we've invested so much time and energy into it." "Holding on can be more damaging than letting go." "Moving on isn't a sign of failure, but a realization that growth requires change." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1460: Ryan Hoover reflects on the difficult but necessary decision to leave behind a project or chapter in life that no longer serves its purpose. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, understanding your motivations, and having the courage to step away, even when it feels uncomfortable. This insight offers a liberating perspective for anyone feeling stuck or afraid of change. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/knowing-when-its-time-to-move-on-6c5b8f6e6908 Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes we get attached to something not because it's still serving us, but because we've invested so much time and energy into it." "Holding on can be more damaging than letting go." "Moving on isn't a sign of failure, but a realization that growth requires change." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1421: Ryan Hoover emphasizes the growing importance of blogging as a powerful tool for personal branding and career advancement. By consistently sharing your insights and expertise online, you can build a robust portfolio that showcases your skills, ideas, and personality, making it easier for potential employers and collaborators to discover and engage with you. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/blogging-is-the-new-resume-b90eec4f928 Quotes to ponder: "Your blog is your resume. It's a living portfolio, showcasing your skills, ideas, and personality to the world." "Blogging has become the new norm for personal branding and career advancement." "The easiest way to build a brand and a network around what you care about." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1421: Ryan Hoover emphasizes the growing importance of blogging as a powerful tool for personal branding and career advancement. By consistently sharing your insights and expertise online, you can build a robust portfolio that showcases your skills, ideas, and personality, making it easier for potential employers and collaborators to discover and engage with you. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/blogging-is-the-new-resume-b90eec4f928 Quotes to ponder: "Your blog is your resume. It's a living portfolio, showcasing your skills, ideas, and personality to the world." "Blogging has become the new norm for personal branding and career advancement." "The easiest way to build a brand and a network around what you care about." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1421: Ryan Hoover emphasizes the growing importance of blogging as a powerful tool for personal branding and career advancement. By consistently sharing your insights and expertise online, you can build a robust portfolio that showcases your skills, ideas, and personality, making it easier for potential employers and collaborators to discover and engage with you. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/blogging-is-the-new-resume-b90eec4f928 Quotes to ponder: "Your blog is your resume. It's a living portfolio, showcasing your skills, ideas, and personality to the world." "Blogging has become the new norm for personal branding and career advancement." "The easiest way to build a brand and a network around what you care about." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1421: Ryan Hoover emphasizes the growing importance of blogging as a powerful tool for personal branding and career advancement. By consistently sharing your insights and expertise online, you can build a robust portfolio that showcases your skills, ideas, and personality, making it easier for potential employers and collaborators to discover and engage with you. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/blogging-is-the-new-resume-b90eec4f928 Quotes to ponder: "Your blog is your resume. It's a living portfolio, showcasing your skills, ideas, and personality to the world." "Blogging has become the new norm for personal branding and career advancement." "The easiest way to build a brand and a network around what you care about." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TalkErie.com - The Joel Natalie Show - Erie Pennsylvania Daily Podcast
Every year the Erie Reader newspaper receives nominations and selects Erie's 40 Under 40. Forty local young adults making a difference in their spheres of influence. We welcomed two folks recognized: Ryan Dawley, actor and podcast host of Spotlight 814, and Ryan Hoover, Experience Director of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation to share their stories.
Ryan Hoover of Handgun Hunters International is on the show with us today to talk about hunting with a handgun. We discuss one of his more memorable handgun hunts, reasons why people enjoy hunting with a handgun, why handgun hunting is more challenging than hunting with a rifle in some ways, popular handgun models for hunters, and of course, practical ballistics and caliber selection for handgun hunters. Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday. Resources Learn more about Handgun Hunters International here, follow them on Instagram @handgunhuntersint, follow them on YouTube, and/or call/email Ryan at ryan@handgunhuntersinternational.com or 830-456-8613
Recently there has been renewed interest in hunting with handguns. Larry recently caught up with Ryan Hoover, the executive director of Handgun Hunters International, and organization which promote hunting with handguns. During this Campfire session Ryan and Larry talk about getting started hunting with handguns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1181: Ryan Hoover's "Five Hard Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Starting Up" delves into critical self-inquiry for aspiring entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of validating monetization ideas affordably, learning from past business successes and failures, and offers insights into navigating the challenging journey of starting up. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/five-hard-questions-you-should-ask-yourself-before-starting-up-6fb1ca109fef Quotes to ponder: "New, creative monetization models may be an innovative advantage but if unproven, they may lead to a dead end." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1181: Ryan Hoover's "Five Hard Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Starting Up" delves into critical self-inquiry for aspiring entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of validating monetization ideas affordably, learning from past business successes and failures, and offers insights into navigating the challenging journey of starting up. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/five-hard-questions-you-should-ask-yourself-before-starting-up-6fb1ca109fef Quotes to ponder: "New, creative monetization models may be an innovative advantage but if unproven, they may lead to a dead end." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 534: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) answer the question, “How did you get your first 100 customers?” In this episode, they'll share you 11 methods. No more small boy spreadsheets, build your business on the free HubSpot CRM: https://mfmpod.link/hrd — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (2:00) Throw an event method (6:00) The floor-to-floor method (12:30) Magnet method (14:00) "Made to Stick" method (19:00) The no risk offer (25:00) Viral content (30:00) Use the personal story (35:00) Pissing in the pond (37:00) Booth babes method (44:30) Launchpad method (48:30) The David Blaine method — Links: • The Anti-MBA - https://www.theantimba.com/ • Neville Medhora's blog on Hustle Con - https://www.nevblog.com/hustlecon-2014/ • Ryan Hoover in Fast Company - http://tinyurl.com/muva968r — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd Out - https://www.supportshepherd.com/ • Shaan's Personal Assistant System - http://shaanpuri.com/remoteassistant • Power Writing Course - https://maven.com/generalist/writing • Small Boy Newsletter - https://smallboy.co/ • Daily Newsletter - https://www.shaanpuri.com/ Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more. — Other episodes you might enjoy: • #224 Rob Dyrdek - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Drydek from 0 to $405M in Exits • #209 Gary Vaynerchuk - Why NFTS Are the Future • #178 Balaji Srinivasan - Balaji on How to Fix the Media, Cloud Cities & Crypto • #169 - How One Man Started 5, Billion Dollar Companies, Dan Gilbert's Empire, & Talking With Warren Buffett • #218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates • Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Anthony Pompliano Worth?", and More • How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome Extension, and More
Jaemin Jin is the Co-Founder & CPO @ Magic (https://magic.link). Backed by PayPal Ventures, Lightspeed, Social Capital, SV Angel, as well as angels like Naval Ravikant, Balaji Srinivasan, Scott Belsky, Ryan Hoover, & more, Magic provides the leading wallet-as-a-service (plus essential NFT capabilities)—enabling all the benefits of web3, and none of the stress, for brands like Mattel, Animoca Brands, Magic Eden, & more. In this episode we chat about how Magic began, what their market is like, the earliest surprises and challenges in building Magic, working with big brands like Macy's or 7-11 (and how to think about solving for their needs), how crypto has changed since his start in the space, his most generalizable advice for crypto founders, & much more.Recorded Tuesday October 17th, 2023.
This episode was recorded in hunting camp! It features four Founding Members of HHI, Ryan Hoover, Randy Miller, Trapr Swonson, & Roy Yeager. They had a great time hunting with each other, and their conversation informative and entertaining!
Ryan Hoover talks about growth hacking word of mouth Episode 982: Growth Hacking Word of Mouth by Ryan Hoover on Word of Mouth Marketing Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web. The original posts are located here: https://www.ryanhoover.me/post/growth-hacking-word-of-mouth Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Hoover talks about growth hacking word of mouth Episode 982: Growth Hacking Word of Mouth by Ryan Hoover on Word of Mouth Marketing Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web. The original posts are located here: https://www.ryanhoover.me/post/growth-hacking-word-of-mouth Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Greg is joined by David Spinks, the founder of CMX and author of The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community Your Competitive Advantage. In this episode, Greg and David talk about sabbaticals, bots as community managers, and having a personal board of advisors.►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusiveepisodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.https://latecheckout.substack.comFIND ME ON SOCIAL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenbergLINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Production Team:https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.comDavid Spinks:https://davidspinks.comhttps://twitter.com/DavidSpinksSHOW NOTES:0:00 - Intro0:50 - Sabbaticals: Why you should take one7:55 - AI community managers23:55 - Ethics around bots in communities31:30 - What's next for David Spinks34:50 - Advice from Seth Godin, Ryan Hoover, Scott Heiferman and others (sort of)
Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers.
Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.This week we are re-joined by friend of the pod Ryan Hoover who is the Managing Partner of Weekend Fund and Jordan Gonen, Co-Founder and CEO of Compound, a fintech platform that provides wealth management and advisory services to founders and employees of startups. This was a special episode covering the growing intersection of the private wealth sector and venture capital investing, and what trends we are all seeing. We hope you enjoy my conversation with Ryan and Jordan.Frank, Rimerman + Co.'s history is closely intertwined with that of Silicon Valley. With humble beginnings similar to so many start-ups, Frank, Rimerman was formed with a desire to serve the entrepreneurial and venture communities of the Valley and the determination to think outside-the-box.When it comes to venture funds, we work with almost 500 VC groups from over 20 states across the USA. We have worked with over 400 fund groups during their first year of operations, making us one of the leading providers in the country to emerging managers.No one wants to be bored at work. That's why we chose to work with some of the most innovative and creative people – people who are changing the world around us every day. Their excitement fuels our passion and determination to grow and serve this special community.Frank, Rimerman + Co, Passion Works Here.www.frankrimerman.comAbout Ryan Hoover:Ryan is the founder of Weekend Fund. He started his professional career as a product manager in the gaming industry. His fascination with technology and behavioral psychology led him to help write Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products.In 2013 he founded Product Hunt, inspired by his curiosity and a desire to support early-stage makers and founders. The company raised capital from Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and others before joining AngelList. About Jordan Gonen:Jordan Gonen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Compound. Prior to that, he was at Scaphold (YC W17) and Pluot (YC W16). He also had stints at Inside, RealtyShares, Cultivation Capital, and more.Jordan's writing has been featured in Forbes, Fortune Magazine, Startup Grind, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Inc., Time, Mashable, Elite Daily, the Huffington Post, and others. Jordan studied at Washington University in St. Louis.In this episode we discuss:(02:20) Why Jordan started Compound(05:06) Why High Net-Worth Individuals seek out Alternative Investments(08:31) Motivations for becoming an LP(12:08) Advice for those new to Venture Investing as an LP(16:46) How you should evaluate a fund manager(23:04) Building deal flow as an emerging manager(27:22) Red flags when evaluating an investment(32:31) What the markets will hold in 2023I'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Ryan and Jordan. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.Podcast Production support provided by Agent Bee Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com
Ryan Hoover talks about what Philz Coffee can teach us about product design Episode 770: What Philz Coffee Can Teach Us About Product Design by Ryan Hoover Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web. The original posts are located here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/what-philz-coffee-can-teach-us-about-product-design-6f3e56d79f47 Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Hoover talks about what Philz Coffee can teach us about product design Episode 770: What Philz Coffee Can Teach Us About Product Design by Ryan Hoover Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web. The original posts are located here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/what-philz-coffee-can-teach-us-about-product-design-6f3e56d79f47 Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Techish is back with another episode! Abadesi and Michael break down:Kim K fined $1.26m over crypto ‘pump and dump' (00:25)Jeffrey Dahmer victims' families are pissed as the Netflix series reigns (06:30)Elon Musk finally agrees to buy Twitter (11:00)Ye “White Lives Matter” controversy & Jaden Smith walkout (16:35)Box Office gets diverse: Woman King, Black Panther 2 & Bros (23:55)—————————————————————https://www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhttps://www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63116235https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/black-queer-milwaukeeans-netflixs-jeffrey-dahmer-series-dare-rcna50745https://techcrunch.com/2022/10/04/elon-intends-buy-twitter/?utm_source=tldrnewsletterhttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/kanye-west-white-lives-matter-yeezy-b2191891.htmlhttps://news.sky.com/story/viola-davis-on-pushing-for-bold-roles-and-the-woman-king-being-her-magnus-opus-12712701https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/billy-eichners-bros-director-speaks-out-after-the-actor-claimed-homophobia-caused-the-movie-to-flophttps://www.polygon.com/23384982/who-is-new-black-panther-wakanda-forever-shuri---------------------------------------------Past guests on Techish include Arlan Hamilton, Ryan Hoover, Sarah Cooper————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish and get ad free Techish: https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay In Touch:https://www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_https://www.twitter.com/abadesihttps://twitter.com/techishpodhttps://www.twitter.com/hustlecrewliveEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com
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