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Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

Podcasts didn't fit into Product Hunt's content ecosystem, so we decided to focus on product discovery instead, even though there's potential in podcast discovery.

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Communicate with Users, Build Something They Want - Ryan Hoover of Product Hunt

@ Y Combinator

Communicate with Users, Build Something They Want - Ryan Hoover of Product Hunt

10/05/17

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RH

Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

The initial audience for Product Hunt was built through years of writing and engaging with the tech community, which helped when launching the platform.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

Discovery is a significant challenge in both podcasting and newsletters, but newsletters have an easier time growing through word of mouth and sharing.

RH

Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

Our hope with Product Hunt is to cater to both types of users: those who want to consume everything and those who prefer just a few highlights each week.

RH

Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

Press coverage and engaging with makers on Twitter were key tactics for growing Product Hunt's user base in the early days.

JG

Jonathan Gill

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

In the current podcasting market, ad-supported sponsorship is a way forward, but the ecosystem isn't ready for subscription content yet.

RH

Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

We automated the process of inviting makers to join the conversation on Product Hunt, which significantly scaled our growth efforts.

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Chris Best

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

Podcasts serve as a powerful storytelling medium, and it's essential to have a compelling story that resonates with the audience.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

Podcasting has become a significant part of the media landscape, evolving from a niche community to a mainstream platform.

RH

Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

Historically, Product Hunt didn't charge for anything, but we're now shifting towards monetization with Ship, our first paid product.