Josh Schanker

Josh Schanker is founder and president of BookBub. He launched the company in 2012 with the mission of helping readers discover new books and authors through curated daily ebook price promotions. The service has millions of members and works with all major publishers, hundreds of mid-sized and small publishing houses, and thousands of independent authors. Josh has worked in digital media for more than a decade and is a repeat entrepreneur.

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