Startup Model – Collaborative Writing & Publishing

THE MODEL: A startup that makes the entire process of writing, editing and publishing scientific documents easier and quicker.

STARTUP: Overleaf (British startup)

WHAT I LIKE

Core Idea – A collaborative writing and publishing tool.

Features – Users can collaborate with other authors real time. Authors can publish immediately and submit to the journal of choice. To reduce editorial and review turnaround times, real time editing, change tracking and project lifecycle management features are provided.

Not Just for Papers – The platform can be used to collaboratively make papers and presentations with graphs, tables etc.

Defined Use Cases – The startup, on its website, has clearly defined the utility of the product for different users such as teachers, universities, publishers and enterprises.

Freemium Model – The startup uses a freemium monetization model, where it gives users a host of extra features in its paid plans. This makes it easier for users to try out the platform before paying for advanced usage.

CONCERNS

Competition – A number of collaborative writing tools exist which will give the startup a run for its money.