About Us

Based in London, Publisha was started in 2009 by Ian Howlett , Richard Hart, Chris Mottes and Anna Sjöström. The company grew from a simple idea – allow anyone to create a magazine publishing business across multiple platforms, regardless of technical or online expertise or personal financial means. There are too many tools out there that promise simplicity but that need countless plug-ins and downloads to function. That’s not the idea behind Publisha. Simplicity is. And better still, we help you gain readers and make money!

What is Publisha?

Publisha is for new and seasoned publishers alike, who would like to start a new magazine with limited resources. We will support you throughout the process and give you tips to make the most of your new publication.

Publisha is a free browser-based solution that allows integrated publishing across digital platforms, with built-in social media, analytics and revenue streams. Publisha builds a digital publication from one single dashboard across a website, Facebook, iPhone and iPad. The applications are designed to be easy to read and share. The revolutionary Facebook app creates an articles tab within a Facebook Page with fully searchable article archives, polls and other interactive content, which a publisher’s fans can comment on and share on the platform and other social media, making it easy to grow readership. Publisha has the tools to help publishers build and publish, gain readers and make money! Publisha is free of charge and works on a revenue sharing basis.

Meet the Team
Ian Howlett - CEO
Ian has developed leading software with a range of companies including Unisys, FT Knowledge, FT.com and BUPA. He has an MBA with distinction from the University of Oxford.
Richard Hart - CTO
Richard brings a wealth of software development experience to us, having worked on systems used by leading names in the health, automotive, and communications industries. His work at a major healthcare provider revolutionized purchasing and saved the company millions of pounds in costs.
Chris Mottes - Chairman of the Board & CEO Six Ravens Capital
As Publisha’s angel investor, Chris takes an active role in helping the company reach its potential. Chris has previously founded and grown several software, media and entertainment start-ups from 0 to 250 employees over the past 20 years, taking two of them to IPO in Denmark and Sweden. Chris brings a wealth of management and financial experience to Publisha.
Anna Sjöström - Strategic Marketing, Sales and PR Consultant
Anna brings to Publisha extensive international business development and marketing experience. She has been an integral part of the strategic growth of multiple leading video games and interactive entertainment companies across the UK, US and Canada, where she was responsible for sales in Europe, North America and Asia.