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Founder of Trends.vc and Trends Pro. Documenting new tech markets, business models, and micro-confessions for 65k+ entrepreneurs.
Founder of Trends.vc Creator of Trends Pro Community Over 120+ deep-dive market reports published
Direct Founder Inquiries: Inquiries for Trends.vc sent through Slotboard are relayed straight to Dru Riley's verified inbox. No agencies, no middleman fees, and no gatekeepers.
Sponsorship overview
Trends.vc is an independent newsletter focused on Indie hackers, Founders, SaaS founders, Startup teams. Sponsorship slots are available at $950 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.
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Verification & proof
Domain control
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Audience data
Reported as of Sep 2026
Deal track record
Awaiting sponsor deal report
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