Erica Wenger raised $4.3 million from 130 backers to fund 'elephants, not unicorns.' The unusual part isn't the thesis - it's that she built a following first.
Product Hunt is a community-driven website where makers launch new products and the internet votes on them, surfacing a daily leaderboard of the most interesting tech, apps, and AI tools. Founded in 2013 by Ryan Hoover and now led by CEO Rajiv Ayyangar, it has become the default starting line for startup launches, helping millions discover and rank software, hardware, games, and side projects.