Riverside.fm Startups

Ship 30 for 30 is a writing community and course co-founded by Dickie Bush and Nicholas Cole that transforms writing from a solitary activity into a communal one. The platform leverages Twitter and social media for idea refinement and community building, emphasizing small iterations and immediate feedback. The movement has grown into a structured course with a strong community component, attracting writers seeking to overcome imposter syndrome and build credibility through digital publishing.

Khe Hy is the founder of Rad Reads and the Examined Life podcast, a content-driven venture exploring themes of success, happiness, and personal fulfillment. The project operates as a podcast and newsletter focused on introspective conversations about lifestyle design, mental health, and authenticity. Khe's content strategy leverages multiple platforms including Twitter, a podcast feed, blog, and newsletter to build an audience around personal development and self-examination.

Demand Maven, led by CEO Asia Orangio, focuses on customer discovery and go-to-market strategies for early-stage startups. The company emphasizes the importance of customer interviews and provides practical guidance on scaling businesses through evidence-based customer feedback rather than assumptions.