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Leanpub is a bootstrapped self-publishing platform based in Victoria, BC, Canada, founded in 2010 by Peter Armstrong and operated by Ruboss Technology Corporation.

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Leanpub is a bootstrapped self-publishing platform based in Victoria, BC, Canada, founded in 2010 by Peter Armstrong and operated by Ruboss Technology Corporation. It pioneered 'Lean Publishing' — publishing in-progress ebooks and courses with free updates and an 80% author royalty — and offers AI author services such as GPT-4-based TranslateAI.

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LeanpubPeter ArmstrongPeter ArmstrongScott PattenScott PattenLen EppLen EppBraden SimpsonBraden Simpson
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Founders / core team

Peter Armstrong联合创始人Scott Patten联合创始人Len Epp联合创始人Braden Simpson联合创始人

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Accel

10 Productivity deals in the last 24 months

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Y Combinator

9 Productivity deals in the last 24 months

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General Catalyst

8 Productivity deals in the last 24 months

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Andreessen Horowitz

6 Productivity deals in the last 24 months

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Alumni Ventures

5 Productivity deals in the last 24 months

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Spark Capital

5 Productivity deals in the last 24 months

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