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Story2

Techstars '14

New York City, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware LLC · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Story2 teaches storytelling skills to help individuals craft personal narratives for college admissions, career transitions, and professional growth. The company uses a proprietary neuroscience-based framework called The Moments Method® to guide users through finding, shaping, and telling compelling stories.

ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTechFuture of Work

Founders & leadership

Story2 was founded in 2014 by Carol Barash.

CBCarol Barash
Carol BarashCEO and Founder2014–2023Carol Barash developed the Moments Method, a storytelling framework based on neuroscience principles, which she taught to over 250,000 people across six continents over 15+ years. She launched Story2 with support from Goldman Sachs 10KSB and Techstars to provide storytelling software for high school and college students, and sold the company in September 2023.
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Moshiur TarafdarChief Technology Officer & Co-Founder2014–2018Moshiur has spent 18 years building technology solutions in education, including three years as Chief Technology Officer at Unigo where he led development of a live video platform connecting prospective students with college counselors. He previously served as Assistant Vice President at The Princeton Review, where he worked on learning solutions and standardized test preparation products for K-12 and college students.
JSJack Scotti
Jack ScottiChief Operating Officer2014–2016Jack Scotti is co-founder and COO of Story2, which teaches storytelling skills to individuals for college admissions, career transitions, and professional growth using a proprietary framework. He previously served as a teacher through Teach For America and has held leadership roles in sports community building.

Board

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Jeremy JohnsonBoard director
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Wilfred WongBoard director

Investors · 2

Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$870K disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$870KraisedMay 2016 · 15 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Moshiur TarafdarExecutive Officer
  • Jeremy JohnsonDirector
  • Wilfred WongDirector
  • Carol BarashExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jack ScottiExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$870K
Minimum investment
$15K
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Story2 do?
Story2 teaches storytelling skills to help individuals craft personal narratives for college admissions, career transitions, and professional growth. The company uses a proprietary neuroscience-based framework called The Moments Method® to guide users through finding, shaping, and telling compelling stories.
Who founded Story2?
Story2 was founded by Carol Barash in 2014.
Who are Story2's investors?
Story2's investors include Edovate Capital, Techstars.
How much funding has Story2 raised?
Story2 has disclosed $870K raised across 1 round.
Where is Story2 headquartered?
Story2 is headquartered in New York City, US.