Building the future of applied learning
At BookShift, we're solving one of education's biggest challenges: the gap between consuming knowledge and actually applying it in real life.
Our Mission
To turn the world's best ideas into real-life change.
We believe knowledge without application is just entertainment. BookShift bridges the gap between learning and doing through personalized AI coaching that helps users take actions towards their goals.
Our Vision
A world where learning is active, personal, and transformative, where anyone can take a big idea from any book and seamlessly integrate it into their daily life, creating lasting positive change.
Our Story
Like many lifelong learners, we were voracious readers but terrible at implementation. We'd finish books feeling inspired, take notes, maybe even create action plans, but then watch those insights fade as daily life took over.
The breakthrough came when we realized this wasn't a personal failing - it was a systematic problem. Traditional learning formats weren't designed for busy people who need practical, personalized guidance to turn knowledge into action.
So we started small. We began with a simple question: what if we could take the world's best non-fiction books and transform them into personalized and actionable coaching experiences? What started as a tool for ourselves has grown into something that's helping other people actually apply what they learn.
Our Values
Bias to Action
We empower success by behavior change, not content consumed.
Personal, Not Generic
Every user gets coaching tailored to their unique situation and goals.
Simple, Not Simplistic
We make complex ideas accessible without losing their depth or nuance.
Growth Mindset
We're constantly learning and improving alongside our users.
Responsible Scale
We prioritize sustainable growth that serves our users well.
Early Traction
Early users providing feedback
Backed by startup programs at Google and AWS
Platform launched
Coach prototype built
We're early stage and focused on getting the product right before scaling rapidly.
What's Next
We're just getting started. Our roadmap includes interactive learning plans, community challenges, expanded book libraries, and deeper personalization capabilities.
But we're growing thoughtfully, prioritizing product-market fit and user success over rapid scaling. Every feature we build is tested with real users solving real problems.
Our Team
Social Networks
Station F
World's Biggest Startup Campus
Paris, France
Member of the Europe's largest startup incubator
Learn more →Boston Startup Week 2025
Boston, US, Sep 8-12, 2025
Connecting with Boston's vibrant startup ecosystem
Learn more →Buildathon
By AI Fund & DeepLearning.AI
Bay Area, US, Aug 16, 2025
Networking with AI builders and investors
Learn more →YC Agents Hackathon
Building Cutting-Edge Agents
SF, US, Aug 22-23, 2025
With leading founders and community
Google for Startups
Doing Good with Google
Google for Startups Cloud program member
AWS Activate
Program Member
Featured showcase page coming soon to AWS startups showcase
Join Our Learning Community
Ready to turn your next book into real-life change? We'd love to have you join our community of learners who are serious about growth.