#173 – Persisting Through Failures to Find a Winning Trend with Dru Riley of Trends.vc

In this episode of the IndieHackers podcast, Cortland interviews Drew Riley, the creator of Trends.VC, a successful newsletter focusing on tech and business trends. Drew shares his journey of perseverance, the importance of finding the right idea, and how he navigated multiple failed projects before achieving success. He discusses the significance of building trust and an audience before launching a product, the challenges of monetization, and the lessons learned from his transition from a software engineer to an independent creator