GetAbstract

GetAbstract is a Swiss and US-based publishing company, founded in 1999, that specializes in summarizing books, articles, videos, and other content, primarily for business customers.

Here are the key points about GetAbstract:

• Core Service: It provides summaries of nonfiction and business-related content—including books, articles, and video talks—that are condensed into actionable "reads" or audio summaries, often designed to take about 10-15 minutes to consume.
• Content Focus: The content library, which contains tens of thousands of summaries, focuses heavily on topics like business, leadership, professional development, productivity, and science & technology.
• Target Audience: While individual subscriptions are available, GetAbstract primarily targets the corporate enterprise market (Learning & Development/L&D) by selling site licenses and offering solutions to help organizations with employee training, upskilling, and continuous learning. Many Fortune 100 companies use the service.
• Format and Access: Summaries are available in both text and audio formats, and can be accessed online, through a mobile app (for use on-the-go), and can often be sent directly to e-readers like Kindle.
• Languages: The summaries are available in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, French, and Portuguese.
• Features: Beyond just summaries, GetAbstract offers features like expert-curated channels, personalized reading recommendations, seamless integration into corporate Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), and recently, AI-driven tools like "getAbstract AI" to enhance knowledge discovery.