InAudio was founded with a clear goal: to simplify audiobook distribution. Before InAudio, getting an audiobook into the hands of listeners was a complicated process, especially for smaller publishers and independent authors. The founders saw a need for a single, streamlined platform that could connect content creators with a global network of retailers.

The company's mission is to make audiobooks accessible to everyone, everywhere. They handle the technical hurdles of distribution, from file formatting to metadata management, allowing creators to focus on what they do best—creating great content. InAudio acts as a bridge, ensuring that a finished audiobook can easily reach platforms like Audible, Apple Books, and local library services.

The company was co-founded by Ralph Lazaro and Blake Squires. Lazaro came from a background in publishing, where he saw firsthand the challenges authors faced in the digital age. He understood the content side of the business. Squires, on the other hand, was a software engineer with expertise in building scalable distribution systems. His technical knowledge was the perfect complement to Lazaro's industry experience. Together, they built the platform that would become InAudio.

InAudio offers a suite of services tailored to different players in the audiobook industry. For publishers, it provides a powerful dashboard to manage large catalogs, track sales analytics, and distribute titles to a wide array of retailers and library services. The platform automates many of the tedious tasks involved in digital distribution.

Retailers and library partners benefit from a single point of access to a vast and diverse catalog of audiobooks. InAudio ensures that all content is properly formatted and includes rich metadata, making it easy for partners to integrate titles into their own platforms and for listeners to discover new content.

For independent authors, InAudio opens up distribution channels that were once only available to large publishing houses. Authors can upload their audiobooks, set their pricing, and choose which retailers they want to sell through, all while retaining full ownership of their rights.

By serving these different groups, InAudio has created a more connected and efficient ecosystem for audiobooks. The company handles the complex logistics of distribution, making it easier for stories to be heard around the world.