Shortform

Shortform is dedicated to making the world’s best ideas more accessible. We started by creating comprehensive book guides that offer in-depth chapter-by-chapter summaries, original insights, and actionable takeaways. Our platform now extends beyond books to include summaries of articles, podcasts, videos, and research papers, aiming to index every meaningful idea on Earth and make sense of it. We were founded 6 years ago and have maintained profitability without taking on any external investment, allowing us to reinvest in growth. Our engineering team consists of 10 full-stack engineers, and we are expanding. We believe in empowering people to learn faster and level up their knowledge through our unique approach to summarization and idea organization. Our mission is to help people navigate the overwhelming amount of information available and focus on what truly matters for personal and professional growth. We’ve been trusted by top leaders and intellectuals including Pulitzer Prize Finalist Sahil Bloom, Productivity YouTuber Ali Abdaal, and author Mark Manson. Our platform offers crystal-clear explanations, brilliant new insights, and concise content that saves valuable time while delivering maximum value. We take confusing ideas and explain them in plain and simple ways, connecting concepts in novel ways that help users understand and apply knowledge more effectively. We’re committed to continuous improvement through user feedback and innovation in educational technology.