At its best, journaling can surface patterns people don’t notice, help them build self-awareness, and serve as a space for growth. But staying consistent and figuring out what it all means are hurdles. Rosebud, a seed-stage startup founded in 2023, aims to change that. By combining guided prompts with AI-powered reflection, Rosebud is making traditional journaling more of a conversation.
The startup just secured $6 million in seed funding to further develop its product and expand its reach. Founded in 2023 by Chrys Bader, a Y Combinator alum and former co-founder of the once-popular social app Secret, and Sean Dadashi, a cognitive science graduate from UC Berkeley, Rosebud was born out of a shared desire to reimagine mentorship and therapy through technology. The two met at a men’s
With $6M Seed, Rosebud Helps Users Self-Reflect
- By Mukundan Sivaraj
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"What if everybody had something that was looking out for what’s best for them?"
