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Breaker

A podcast company.

Y CombinatorWinter 2017AcquiredConsumerContentSocial MediaMediaPodcasts

What they do

Problem

Podcast listeners lack a high-quality app for discovering and consuming podcasts, and publishers lack effective ways to monetize premium audio content.

Solution

Breaker provides a podcast listening and discovery app with community features, analytics for podcasters, and plans for exclusive premium podcasts via a $6/month subscription.

Who it's for

Podcast listeners use the app to discover and listen, while podcasters and publishers use it to engage audiences and understand performance.

Founders

Leah Culver
Founder/CTO

iOS and Python developer. Co-author of OAuth and oEmbed. Angel investor. Formerly: Twitter, Breaker (YC W17), Dropbox, Pownce, Convore (YC W11), Grove.io.

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