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.

Building Tools That Put People First

Our mission is simple: to make collaboration effortless, continuous improvement natural, and teamwork enjoyable for every team.

Our aim in everything we do.

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.

Productivity with Playfulness

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.