Episode 175: Product Trends with Dru Riley

Knowing the newest product trends is pivotal as they can be applied across many industries. But what’s the best way to identify and watch trends? Our guest today is Dru Riley, the founder of Trends.vc. You’ll learn the story behind his famous newsletter, how he creates his reports, and what trends you can apply to your business in 2020 and beyond.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesColor of Change — an organization that fights injustice in the black community, Dru’s recommendationSpark — a micro-framework Dru has extensively worked withObviously Awesome — a book by April DunfordNo-code — the trend of creating software without learning to programStartup Studios, Online Courses, Micro Private Equity, Paid Newsletters, Cloud Kitchens — Dru’s top 5 trend reportsBen Thompson — an advocate of networking who has inspired DruCan’t Unsee — a design game and potential growth toolTrends.vc — Dru’s websiteFollow Dru on Twitter: @DruRileyToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Userlist — a lifecycle messaging tool for SaaS companies. It’s perfect for sending smart onboarding campaigns, or any other behavior-based communication. We have everything you need to get started quickly and painlessly: developer-friendly API, campaign templates, and hands-on support from the founders. Try Userlist free at userlist.com.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Help FounderAnd here’s another product featured in our Help Founders section. Conversion Crimes gives you the opportunity to watch people use your website, software, or app while speaking their thoughts out loud. This user testing tool provides feedback that founders can utilize to make their products easier to use, reduce friction, and increase conversions. Head over to conversioncrimes.com to learn more.If you’d like your product to be featured for free on multiple awesome shows, welcome to apply at helpfounders.com.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.