Telepathic

Telepathic, Inc., operating under the brand name Hooked, is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on innovative storytelling for young audiences. The company has developed a mobile reading application that presents stories in the format of text message conversations, aimed at making reading engaging for teens. Recognizing a significant opportunity in the mass-market fiction space, Telepathic seeks to create a mobile-first experience that appeals to the Snapchat generation. In addition to its flagship product, Hooked, the company has also developed AutoRap, a music application that has reached a wide audience. Telepathic's founders, Prerna Gupta and Parag Chordia, bring extensive experience from the mobile app industry and have a vision to expand storytelling across various platforms, including apps, video, and virtual reality.