Ordinary is Your Weapon! A Retro Entrepreneur's Product Survival Secrets

In an era where countless apps are born and disappear, what is the secret to 'the product that ultimately wins'? On the 8th, Nathan Sharp presented the answer at a High Output Club lecture. He, who was an early PM for Instagram Stories and a Product Director at Meta, is now the co-founder of 'Retro,' which seeks to be 'the most human social media.' Sharp pointed out that modern social media is too preoccupied with capturing people's time, thus missing the essence of truly improving users' lives. His Retro stems from this critical awareness. It provides a chronological feed without algorithms or ads, focusing on recording and sharing ordinary photos to be shared with friends and family. As described, "It's not an SNS for showing off, but a space to preserve memories and continue relationships," it began from the common concern we all share about not knowing where to share precious everyday photos, even if they aren't extraordinary. Retro emphasizes that it is a private platform for recording daily life in a 'weekly photo journal' format, showcasing a product philosophy that focuses on human needs rather than flashy features. Park Ga-young, CEO of High Output Club, evaluated this lecture as "a rare opportunity to grasp the core of 'the product that ultimately wins' through vivid experiences from Silicon Valley," and stated that she plans to continue supporting growth through execution. Ultimately, the message was that 'the product that wins' does not stem from flashy technology or trends, but from solving 'the most human problems' that people always feel but have not been able to articulate.