Building a Better Social Media with Retro - presented by 886 Studios
The team behind Retro, the hit photo-sharing journaling app, is coming to Taipei!
Social media was built on a promise to help people feel more connected. But somewhere along the way, that promise got distorted. What began as sharing our lives with friends slowly became a performance, and now lives in a jungle of content served by an algorithm that forces everyone including strangers, advertisers, and increasingly AI to compete for attention.
Retro was built as a response to that. It's a friends-only photo journal and recently hit #1 on the Taiwan app store!
Join us for a fireside chat with Nathan Sharp (CEO and co-founder) and Ryan Olson (CTO & co-founder), to hear the story behind the company, the thinking and philosophy that shaped the product, what they believe is broken in social media, and what it takes to build in consumer social.
Hosted by 886 Studios (ikigai Launchpad), this event is designed for founders, builders, operators, creatives, and others in Taipei’s startup ecosystem who are interested in product, community, and the future of social.
What to expect
Fireside chat with Nathan Sharp (CEO of Retro) & Ryan Olson (CTO of Retro)
A conversation on Retro’s story, product philosophy, and building in consumer social
Audience Q&A
Networking with founders, builders, operators, and creatives in Taipei
Note: This event will be conducted in English.
When registering, please use your real name. Otherwise, your registration may not be approved.
Capacity is limited. Please register soon.
About Retro
Retro is a photo-sharing social journal designed for close friends and family. Rather than optimizing for broadcasting and algorithmic attention, it is designed to help people stay connected in a more private & personal way.
If you haven't already, download the app here: iOS | Android.
About 886 Studios
886 Studios is a venture firm founded by a group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs behind Twitch, Kabam, Guitar Hero, Playdom, HTC Vive, and others. We run ikigai Launchpad, an accelerator program that helps startups grow with funding, hands-on coaching & mentorship from the 886 Studios Partners, workshops, and events featuring guest speakers.