Substack is the home for great writers and readers. By creating a subscription network that puts writers and readers in charge, Substack is building a new economic engine for culture. Writers and creators on Substack are independent publishers who own their work and their relationship with their audience. Readers on Substack are the customers rather than the products; they can subscribe directly to writers they trust and value, and support them directly through paid subscriptions. Co-founded in 2017 by Chris Best, Hamish McKenzie, and Jairaj Sethi, the company is based in San Francisco, California.