We help teams build better software, together.
Great things happen when teams are in flow and enjoy what they do. At Metro Retro, we create human-centered collaboration and continuous improvement tools designed for engaged, efficient, and—most importantly—fun teamwork. Wherever your team works, we’re here to help you thrive.
Built to suit the way you work
Our mission is simple: to make collaboration effortless, continuous improvement natural, and teamwork enjoyable for every team.
People-First
Collaboration
We help teams see the bigger picture by combining actionable insights with a focus on meaningful interactions. Inspired by Agile principles, we prioritize collaboration, trust, and alignment over rigid processes, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Continuous
Improvement
Continuous improvement is at the heart of everything we do. Our intuitive, enjoyable tools create seamless feedback loops, helping teams iterate, evolve, and solve complex challenges—quickly and effectively, without steep learning curves.
Playful
Productivity
We believe that great collaboration stems from engaged, happy teams. That’s why our platform blends productivity with playfulness, using creative features to foster inclusivity, keep morale high, and make the journey as rewarding as the results.
Human Centred Collaboration since 2019
The Story of Metro Retro
Metro Retro was born out of a passion for making teamwork not just
productive, but enjoyable and authentic. Our journey started with a
frustration familiar to many: Work in teams that claimed to be agile
but lacked the tools to truly facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
As a lead developer, I found myself frustrated with the manual processes
of updating Jira, leading refinement sessions, and conducting retrospectives.
Despite the promises of Agile, our tools didn’t empower us to embrace its
true spirit: collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
The Hackathon Spark
In 2016, I teamed up with colleagues Dan Greane and Bartek Nowojski for a company hackathon. They spent 24 hours coding, drinking, and eating (Rustlers, anyone?) to create a prototype for an ultra-adaptable, collaborative productivity tool. The result was the first working version of Metro Retro.
Breaking The Mold
Metro Retro was designed to break away from the traditional Trello-like column systems and Web 3.0 designs that dominated the market. Instead, it aimed to recreate the feel of a real retrospective, with sticky notes on a whiteboard, real-time updates, and a dash of fun. The goal was to make teamwork more engaging, enjoyable, and effective.
Evolving into a Continuous Improvement Platform
What started as a simple whiteboard tool quickly evolved into a
powerful platform for continuous improvement. Along the way, we
uncovered a significant pain point: Agile transformation failures. Too
many teams were prioritizing methodology over strategy, losing sight
of what matters most—effective collaboration, clear priorities, and
the ability to adapt to change.
Metro Retro became the solution: an intuitive, enjoyable platform that
puts people first. From retrospectives to sprint planning, our tools foster
alignment, engagement, and measurable progress. By empowering teams to
visualize workflows, remove blockers, and focus on what truly matters,
we make continuous improvement a natural, joyful part of every workday.
More than 250,000 agile teams, coaches, engineers, product owners and designers have enjoyed over 2 million meetings in Metro Retro
Trusted by companies who understand the value of great teamwork
Loved by product teams everywhere
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