The Future of Social Reading

WellRead is building the Goodreads alternative for Gen Z and beyond. We're reimagining how millions discover, discuss, and share their love of books.

The Opportunity

$15B
Global Book Market

The book market continues to grow with digital formats and younger demographics driving new consumption patterns.

Goodreads Stagnation

Acquired by Amazon in 2014, Goodreads hasn't meaningfully innovated. Users actively seek alternatives with modern features and community-first design.

67%
Gen Z Want Better Tools

Two-thirds of Gen Z readers want more interactive, social, and personalized ways to discover and discuss books.

Mobile-First Social Reading

Gen Z prefers mobile-native, social-first experiences. WellRead is built for TikTok-era discovery and community engagement.

Our Traction

61k+
Free Books in Catalog

Curated collection of classics and contemporary works, making literature accessible to every reader.

AI-Powered Learning

Intelligent quizzes and discussion prompts powered by AI help readers engage deeper with stories and grow their understanding.

Gamified Reading

Streak tracking, XP systems, and achievement badges turn reading into an engaging, rewarding experience that keeps users coming back.

Tinder-Style Discovery

Swipe-based book discovery matches readers with their next favorite books through intelligent algorithmic recommendations.

Powered by Legacy

Built by the Likoudis Legacy Foundation with a mission to democratize access to quality literature and learning.

Community-First Design

Book clubs, reading circles, and social features connect readers around shared literary interests worldwide.

Revenue Model

Diversified Revenue Streams

  • Affiliate commissions from Amazon and Bookshop.org
  • Premium features and enhanced reading tools
  • Author promotion and discoverability tools
  • Book club and reading group partnerships

Multiple revenue paths designed to grow with user engagement while maintaining our core mission of making reading social, accessible, and rewarding.

Leadership

Andrew Likoudis

Founder & CEO

Andrew founded WellRead to bridge the gap between technology and liberal arts education. With a background at the intersection of tech and humanities, he's passionate about building tools that help millions discover the transformative power of reading. Previously founded the Likoudis Legacy Foundation to democratize access to quality literature and learning.

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