The Rise of Retro: A Counterpoint to Algorithm Driven Social Media In a world where social media platforms are increasingly dominated by personalized feeds filled with AI generated content, the success of friend focused photo sharing app Retro is both a breath of fresh air and a harbinger of change.
With its recent Series A funding round netting over $21 million, Retro's valuation has soared to more than $100 million, as estimated by PitchBook.
Retro's founders, Nathan Sharp and Ryan Olson, both former Instagram product engineers, have identified a clear need in the market: social apps that prioritize people over algorithms.