Go1 acquires Blinkist, launching a new model of learning

We’re excited to share that Go1 has acquired Blinkist—a mobile-first learning app known for summarizing key ideas from professional books and podcasts. Blinkist has already reached tens of millions of learners around the world.

This acquisition marks the beginning of a new model for workplace learning. One that doesn’t just meet employees where they are—but fits naturally into how they live and learn.

At Go1, our mission has always been to make quality, accessible learning available for every team. With Blinkist, we can now go further, helping learners access powerful content on their own terms. It’s a model that’s unmatched in today’s learning market, and one we’re incredibly excited to bring to life.

By combining forces, we’ll provide organizations with access to Blinkist’s entire library of book and podcast digests—content that’s already proven to be some of the most engaging within the Go1 platform. Soon, employees will be able to read, listen, or watch at any depth—whether it’s a short sound bite, a 15-minute summary, or a full-length course. All from any device, at any time.

“We started Blinkist as a service for learners but saw growing interest from companies in recent years,” said Holger Seim, CEO of Blinkist. “Combining forces with Go1 lets us capitalize on this trend and establish Blinkist as a strong addition to companies’ learning mix, while continuing to grow our consumer brand.”

This isn’t a new relationship. Go1 and Blinkist have long shared a belief in lifelong learning—and have already built a strong foundation together. With this acquisition, the combination of our libraries brings even greater value to customers and partners across both organizations.

“I have been following the Go1 journey for a number of years and believe in the impact and opportunity that education affords,” said Charles Conn, chair of Patagonia, co-founder and partner of Monograph Capital. “As a co-author of Bulletproof Problem Solving, I know first-hand how critical it is to reach a broader audience and it is great to have our audiobook, book summary, and short course all available through one subscription in the future. Go1's acquisition of Blinkist will significantly expand top content offerings to its users, increasing access and knowledge from authors and researchers to empower learners and organizations across the world.”

As we integrate Blinkist into the Go1 product portfolio, we’ll continue to keep our customers and partners informed—sharing updates on new features and capabilities. This is just the beginning of what’s possible.

To the Blinkist team: We're proud to have you join us at Go1!