VERIFIED CREATOR & OPERATOR Direct Communication
Kale Davis
@kaledavisFounder & Curator · Portland, OR
12,000+ followers on X 65,000+ newsletter readers
Software engineer and curator of Hacker Newsletter since 2010. Hand-curating top Hacker News stories, technology articles, and startup links weekly.
Curator of Hacker Newsletter for 14+ years Over 650+ weekly issues sent Zero churn technical audience
Direct Founder Inquiries: Inquiries for Hacker Newsletter sent through Slotboard are relayed straight to Kale Davis's verified inbox. No agencies, no middleman fees, and no gatekeepers.
Sponsorship overview
Hacker Newsletter is an independent newsletter focused on Developers, Indie hackers, Founders. Sponsorship slots are available at $250 per issue. The next scheduled open slot is 1 Oct 2026.
Targeted Indie & Developer Reach
High-affinity builders, software engineers, and founders looking for tools.
Direct Deal, Zero Commission
Slotboard never touches your funds. Negotiate and pay the creator directly.
Protected Relay Dispatch
Inquiries are forwarded straight to the publisher; responses arrive in your inbox.
Transparent Metrics
Real audience numbers and public rate cards checked for integrity.
Verification & proof
Domain control
Compiled from public rate card
Audience data
Reported as of Sep 2026
Deal track record
Awaiting sponsor deal report
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