Trends Podcast

In plain words

Trends Podcast is a show exploring emerging markets and business ideas hosted by Dru Riley, founder of the Trends.vc Newsletter. Each episode dives into new opportunities across technology and productivity. The podcast targets founders, investors, and freelancers seeking inspiration and actionable insights for their next venture, whether building, growing, or monetizing projects.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

If you’re a founder, investor or freelancer — you’ll find your next idea here. Dru Riley (founder of Trends.vc Newsletter) dives deep into new markets and ideas to help you build, grow and monetize your next idea.

Find your next business idea before it's obvious. Spot the markets growing right now, who's making money in them, how they got in and where the openings still are. We're your smart friends doing the homework for you. Get what matters without spending hours on research. You're in great company with 50,000+ founders finding new opportunities. Press play and let's see what's trending!

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