Ryan Hoover is the founder of Product Hunt, the platform that became the go-to destination for discovering and launching digital products. He's known for building community-driven networks and understanding product-market fit. His book recommendations reflect a focus on design thinking, entrepreneurial strategy, and effective leadership.
19 Books Recommended by Ryan Hoover
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The Courage to Be Disliked
9 people recommendedrecommended 2xIt's like this book was written just for me. I came away with so many 'aha!' moments that have helped me better understand myself.
It's like this book was written just for me. I came away with so many 'aha!' moments that have helped me better understand myself.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Marc Andreessen, Stewart Butterfield, Tobi Lutke, Ali Abdaal, Anthony Pompliano, Jodie Cook, Derek Sivers
The Untethered Soul
8 people recommendedrecommended 2xA useful read for those suffering with anxiety.
A useful read for those suffering with anxiety.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Oprah Winfrey, Daniel Gross, Danny Miranda, Deepak Chopra, Russell Brand, Tony Robbins
The Great CEO Within
5 people recommendedrecommended 3xA super quick read filled with very actionable advice for CEOs and managers.
A super quick read filled with very actionable advice for CEOs and managers.
A super quick read filled with very actionable advice for CEOs and managers.
Also recommended by: Balaji Srinivasan, Balaji S. Srinivasan, Alexis Ohanian, Ryan Petersen
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter.
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter.
Also recommended by: Eric Schmidt, Sam Altman, Elad Gil, Michael Mauboussin
Taking the Work Out of Networking
3 people recommendedrecommended 3xMight speak to you.
Might speak to you.
Might speak to you.
Also recommended by: Chip Conley, Chris Anderson
Viral Loop
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xInteresting stories about today's biggest viral web businesses but lacking insights, imho.
Interesting stories about today's biggest viral web businesses but lacking insights, imho.
Also recommended by: Tim Draper, Keith Rabois
Crush It!
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xI love how he cuts to the point - no BS.
I love how he cuts to the point - no BS.
Also recommended by: Patrick Bet David, Mark Bell
Indistractable
3 people recommendedRyan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter.
Also recommended by: Alexis Ohanian, Derek Sivers
Too much (good) info but thankfully there's a summary in the Appendix.
Also recommended by: Ron Conway
The Art of Game Design
Although it's about gaming, the learnings and tactics in the book can be applied to any product. It's really about psychology and how people think.
Shape Up
recommended 3xShort, actionable, and free. We'll be applying some of their ideas to our process at Product Hunt.
Short, actionable, and free. We'll be applying some of their ideas to our process at Product Hunt.
Short, actionable, and free. We'll be applying some of their ideas to our process at Product Hunt.
Why Are We Yelling?
recommended 2xRyan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter.
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter.
Little Moments of Love
recommended 2xBuy this book for your boo.
Buy this book for your boo.
Mindful Design
recommended 2xLooks like a great book for product designers. Bookmarking for myself.
Looks like a great book for product designers. Bookmarking for myself.
The Courage to be Happy
recommended 2xTouches on very controversial ideas around parenthood and friendship. It will challenge some of your beliefs with its counter-intuitive Adlerian ideas.
Touches on very controversial ideas around parenthood and friendship. It will challenge some of your beliefs with its counter-intuitive Adlerian ideas.
We Are the Nerds
recommended 2xA book about the front page of the internet.
A book about the front page of the internet.
Ikigai
recommended 2xRyan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter.
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter.
The Business of Belonging
recommended 3xVery few people understand community as well as [this author]. Get his book.
Very few people understand community as well as [this author]. Get his book.
Very few people understand community as well as [this author]. Get his book.