Engage Editore

What Engage Editore does

Engage Editore is an Italian publishing house (ENGAGE EDITORE SRL) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bologna at the OSM campus, with a reported headcount of 8 employees. It operates as the publishing arm affiliated with OSM (Open Source Management), a consulting group with 15+ global offices, and positions itself as the first Italian publisher dedicated exclusively to books for entrepreneurs written by entrepreneurs. The catalog spans books, audiobooks, video courses, webinars, and events, organized into topical categories (leadership, management, marketing, sales, financial management, innovation, personal growth) and vertical-specific collections for dentists, opticians, and restaurateurs, plus an OSM Kids line for children's financial literacy. Notable authors include OSM co-founder Paolo Ruggeri, whose titles such as 'I Nuovi Condottieri' and 'Le 10 Regole del Successo' anchor the catalog.

The company runs a direct-to-consumer commerce model on a Shopify storefront with multi-currency support and ships physical books in Italy with free shipping above €55. Digital content is delivered through the iOsm mobile application on iOS and Android, which also supports a premium annual subscription (€399, discounted from €699) granting access to video courses, webinars, and audiobooks. Pricing tiers include unit-priced books (€20-€30), audiobooks (€6.99-€30), the annual iOsm subscription, and hybrid bundles pairing books with OSM consulting services (e.g., €299 for a book plus approximately three hours of consulting). Marketing is executed through Facebook, YouTube, customer review pages, and social-cause initiatives such as OSM Kids and an 'Ethics in Politics' campaign, leveraging the OSM brand for distribution and trust.

Name

Engage Editore

Legal name

ENGAGE EDITORE SRL

Website

https://engageeditore.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Engage Editore is an Italian publishing house and digital learning platform publishing practitioner-authored business books, audiobooks, video courses, and webinars for entrepreneurs, managers, and vertical specialists, distributed via Shopify and the iOsm mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business & Professional Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Activity & Workbook Publishing (MPAJAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audiobook Self-Publishing & Production Services (Narration, Studio, ACX-style) (MPAJAJAJ), Children’s Digital & Interactive Publishing (E-books, Apps, Enhanced Content) (MPAJAFAJ), Children’s Nonfiction Educational (Science, History, Nature) (EDAGAIAC), Simulation & Scenario-Based Learning Authoring (EDAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Business book publishing
• Entrepreneurship literature
• Professional development content
• Digital learning platform
• Audiobook publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: One-time purchase revenue from physical and digital books. Products include bestselling titles like 'I Nuovi Condottieri' (€28), 'Le 10 Regole del Successo' (€20), 'L'Etica dell'Eccellenza' (€20).
2. Audiobook Sales: One-time purchase revenue from audiobooks on CD or digital format. Examples include 'L'Etica dell'Eccellenza - Audiolibro' (€30) and 'I Nuovi Condottieri - Audiolibro' (€19.99).
3. iOsm Premium Subscription: Annual subscription service for full access to OSM Corsi digital platform including video courses, webinars, and audiobooks. Priced at €399/year (regular price €699).
4. Bundled Products with Consulting: Premium bundles combining books with personalized consulting services. Example: 'Il Controllo di Gestione spiegato a mio figlio' + consulting package at €299.
5. Events: Revenue from in-person or virtual events listed in the catalog under 'Eventi' category.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Engage Editore is an Italian publishing house that sells business and entrepreneurship books, audiobooks, video courses, and webinars primarily written by successful entrepreneurs. Its catalog spans topics such as leadership, management, sales, marketing, financial management, and personal development, with specialized collections for dentists, opticians, and restaurateurs, plus the OSM Kids children's book line on financial literacy. The company operates a Shopify-powered direct e-commerce site and the iOsm digital subscription platform (iOS/Android) that delivers courses, webinars, and audiobooks.

Product overview

Engage Editore is an Italian publishing house and learning platform that publishes books, audiobooks, video courses, and webinars for entrepreneurs and business professionals. The core product portfolio includes business and leadership books by successful entrepreneurs, with Paolo Ruggeri as a prominent author covering topics such as management, success principles, and ethics. The company offers a subscription-based digital platform called iOsm that provides access to courses and webinars. Product lines include specialized books for dentists, opticians, and restaurateurs, as well as the OSM Kids children's book series focused on financial literacy. The company operates primarily in Italian, selling physical books and digital products with free shipping on orders over €55.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iOsm: Digital learning platform and mobile application providing access to courses, webinars, and audiobooks for business training and professional development.
• OSM Kids

Products and services

• iOsm App - Premium Annual Subscription Annual subscription (€399/year, regular price €699) giving full access to the iOsm platform with online video courses, webinars, and audiobooks for business and professional development. Targeted at individual professionals and entrepreneurs.
• OSM Kids - Children's Book Collection Series of illustrated children's books, including titles like 'Il bambino che non aveva soldi', teaching values such as financial literacy to young readers. Targeted at parents and educators.
• I Nuovi Condottieri Management and leadership book by Paolo Ruggeri providing practical guidance on developing leadership skills and managing personnel effectively. Targeted at entrepreneurs, managers, and team leaders.
• I Nuovi Condottieri - Audiolibro Audiobook version of I Nuovi Condottieri, delivered as a digital pass via the OSM Corsi application. Targeted at entrepreneurs and business professionals who prefer audio learning.
• Le 10 Regole del Successo Personal development book by Paolo Ruggeri (€20) offering practical advice for achieving personal and professional success and abundance. Targeted at individual readers seeking self-improvement.
• L'Etica dell'Eccellenza Book by Paolo Ruggeri (€20) exploring ethics as the foundation of success, personal motivation, and achieving excellence. Targeted at entrepreneurs and business professionals.
• L'Etica dell'Eccellenza - Audiolibro [CD] Audiobook version (€30) of L'Etica dell'Eccellenza on CD, targeted at readers preferring audio format.
• Il Nuovo Capitale: Intellettuale, Intangibile, Indispensabile Book by Paolo Ruggeri covering human capital management, staff development, and techniques for building efficient teams. Targeted at business owners and HR managers.
• Il Dentista del Futuro Professional development book for dental practitioners by Giuseppe and Alberto Massaiu covering practice management, patient acquisition, and work-life balance. Targeted at dental practice owners.
• Il Controllo di Gestione spiegato a mio figlio + Consulenza Bundle (€299) combining the book 'Il Controllo di Gestione spiegato a mio figlio' with approximately 3 hours of personalized consulting from the OSM Finance team. Targeted at business owners seeking financial management guidance.
• Webinar iOsm Live and recorded webinar sessions for professional and business development training, offered individually through the catalog.
• Piovono Talenti HR management book by Samantha Marzullo covering practical techniques for talent selection, employer branding, and personnel management. Targeted at managers, HR professionals, and business owners.
• CHANGE di Andrea Podda Book by Andrea Podda on mental transformation and leveraging the laws of change to revolutionize business and personal life. Targeted at entrepreneurs and individuals seeking personal change.
• BE FREE Book by Andrea Condello offering guidance on achieving personal freedom and happiness through entrepreneurship and life strategies. Targeted at aspiring and current entrepreneurs.
• I Primi Passi per Creare la tua Rete in Franchising Practical guide by Ernesto Di Majo and Enrico Tosco on transforming a business into a successful franchise network. Targeted at business owners considering franchising.
• Pacchetti in Offerta (Bundle Packages) Discounted bundle packages combining multiple products such as books with consulting services, typically offering 40-50% off individual prices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Authors like Paolo Ruggeri manage 13 companies across multiple countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OSM (Open Source Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSM - Open Source Management is the parent/affiliated company of Engage Editore. Both companies share founders (including Paolo Ruggeri), same headquarters address in Bologna, and co-develop products including the iOsm digital platform. OSM is described as 'società Italiana di consulenza con più di 15 sedi nel mondo' (Italian consulting company with more than 15 locations worldwide). The iOsm app and OSM Corsi platform are jointly developed educational products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rizzoli Education: Italian educational and trade publisher with management and business titles. Comparable as a domestic publisher serving the Italian professional and educational book market, though broader in scope than Engage Editore's entrepreneur niche.
• Audible (Amazon): Global audiobook and spoken-word platform with an Italian presence. Comparable as a distribution and consumption channel for the same business and self-help content Engage Editore produces in audiobook form.
• Mondadori: Italy's largest trade publisher with a broad catalog spanning business, self-help, fiction, and education. Overlaps with Engage Editore in the Italian business and personal-growth category but operates at a vastly larger scale and across many genres.
• Feltrinelli: Italy's leading book retailer and publisher, carrying a wide business and non-fiction catalog. Comparable as a channel and competitor in the Italian trade book market, including digital and audio formats.

Direct peers

• FrancoAngeli: Leading Italian academic and business book publisher with a strong management, economics, and social sciences catalog. Directly comparable as an Italian-language business and professional book publisher serving entrepreneurs, managers, and consultants.
• Hoepli: Historic Italian publisher with a substantial business, management, and self-help catalog. Comparable in producing Italian-language trade business and professional development books, with both physical retail and digital distribution.
• Sperling & Kupfer: Italian trade publisher under the Mondadori group, publishing management, personal growth, and business titles. Comparable as a domestic Italian publisher competing for the same entrepreneur and self-improvement reader.
• Garzanti: Long-established Italian trade publisher covering non-fiction, business, and professional topics. Comparable as a domestic publisher producing Italian-language non-fiction and business titles for general consumers.

Emerging players

• Blinkist: Subscription-based book summary and micro-learning platform targeting professionals and lifelong learners. Comparable in monetizing business book content through a recurring subscription model, though it aggregates rather than publishes original titles.

Others

• OSM (Open Source Management): Strategic parent and consulting partner with 15+ global offices. Included as an ecosystem participant because it co-develops the iOsm platform, supplies the author pipeline, and anchors the consulting bundles that differentiate Engage Editore's product.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyfxsx0qCzVZPjKVPUJ6Iig
• Facebookfacebook.com/engageeditore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/engage-editore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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