We develop AI tools specifically for book publishers.
Our team brings decades of publishing experience to everything we build, which is why our tools fit into how publishing teams already work, not the other way around.
We work with publishers around the world, from small independent presses to multinational organizations across trade, academic, educational, and institutional publishing.
Our Story
Veristage was founded in 2023 by Thomas Cox and Thomas Minkus, who had worked together previously and shared an interest in the intersection of publishing and technology. Shortly after AI chat tools became publicly available, they decided to start a company focused on building AI tools for publishers. Insight, Veristage’s flagship platform, launched in early 2024 and has been growing and evolving ever since.
Our Products
Insight
A secure AI platform covering the full publishing workflow, from editorial development and production to metadata, marketing, and sales.
Searchlight
Let readers engage with your content through AI-powered chat, creating new experiences and revenue opportunities.
Veristage CMS
Cloud-based content management and production scheduling designed specifically for publishing workflows, available as an extended option for Insight customers.
Our Team
Thomas Cox, Co-founder
Thomas Cox is an entrepreneur with a deep interest in new technologies and how they can transform the publishing industry. With a master’s in computer science and more than 20 years of experience in publishing technology, Thomas leads Veristage’s technology team. His work focuses on creating practical, innovative tools that help publishers work more efficiently and discover new opportunities through technology. Thomas and his team are developing solutions that bring the power of AI into everyday publishing workflows in a thoughtful, useful way. He’s passionate about exploring how technology can make publishing smarter, faster, and more creative.
Thomas Minkus, Co-founder
Thomas Minkus has more than two decades of leadership experience in international book publishing and the trade show business, with a proven track record of global sales and business management.
He’s held several executive-level roles in the publishing industry, most recently as Vice President of Business Development at QA International, a leading publisher and creator of visually innovative reference works. Before that, he was Managing Director of London-based IPR License, an online platform for book publishers to buy and sell rights internationally.
Thomas was also a Vice President for the Frankfurt Book Fair and ran the company’s New York City office. He was responsible for Fair’s rights-related products and services, as well as exhibitors and customers in all English-language markets. Prior to joining the Fair in 2003, he worked as VP of Sales & Marketing for Learn Technologies, an educational publishing and technology company in New York City.
Thomas earned a Master of Arts in political science from the University of Kansas and completed the Stanford University Publishing Course for Professionals.
Hannah Johnson, Chief Customer Officer
As Chief Customer Officer at Veristage, Hannah helps publishers effectively work with Veristage’s AI tools and integrate this evolving technology into their operations.
She previously served as publisher of Publishing Perspectives, a leading international book trade magazine. She also worked with the Frankfurt Book Fair to manage partnerships and event initiatives with publishing organizations worldwide.
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