Story Heroes was born from a simple idea: every child deserves to be the hero of
their own adventure. As parents ourselves, we wanted to create something that
sparks imagination, builds confidence, and turns screen time into story time. What
started as bedtime tales for our own kids grew into a mission to bring personalized,
magical storytelling to families everywhere.
Sandra Matz
Co-Founder
Sandra Matz is a behavioral scientist and a Professor at Columbia University. Her
research uncovers how digital experiences shape identity, creativity, and
behavior. Sandra co-founded Story Heroes with the belief that AI can be a powerful
force for good when values and human well-being are placed at its core. As a proud
mom, she built Story Heroes to inspire curiosity, confidence, and emotional growth
in the next generation.
Savannah Smith
Co-Founder
Savannah combines years of media experience with a lifelong love of storytelling.
As the daughter of a school teacher, she has always believed storytelling is one
of the most powerful ways to teach values, spark imagination, and bring loved ones
closer together. A Columbia MBA, she founded Story Heroes to help families share
more stories and create meaningful moments together.
Parents love it too
Join thousands of happy families on their storytelling adventure.
"Story Heroes is a wholesome, creative alternative to traditional screen time that teaches the power and magic of storytelling."
"As both a parent and educator, I love how it builds vocabulary and creativity through play."
"The personalized stories with my children's names? They think they're actually the heroes. Pure magic!"
Start the adventure today
Download Story Heroes for free and unlock a world of imagination. Available on iOS and Android.