Polka is an app that enters your Zoom meetings. While you focus on the discussion and challenges, she takes care of structure, admin and even fun. Make visible improvements of your meetings (the basic building block of teamwork).

Hey Everyone, We are excited to release Polka 😊 - a dedicated Zoom participant that ensures consistent meeting quality. 1. Why meetings? Meetings are the basic building block of any company. This is, most likely, the biggest leverage of team performance. 📈 2. The Product 👈 Polka joins Zoom meetings as a participant. She pulls her weight without muscling in: - maintains structure and keeps time - reminds participants to wrap up - provides icebreakers, games, trivia, speaking order - collects meeting notes from Zoom chat Every meeting is organized and productive. Participants don't get sidetracked by admin. ✨ Features✨ - Dynamic screen visible at all times (no need to screen-share) - Non-intrusive but hard-to-ignore visual reminders (Goal, Agenda, Next Steps) - In-meeting features launched through Zoom chat commands - Full integration with Zoom and Google Calendar 4. Benefits 👍 - single meeting standard across teams - 100% of meetings have a Goal, Agenda and Action Items - Notes and next steps straight to your inbox Who benefits? Team meetings, 1-on-1’s, Workshops, Classes and Lectures Give Polka a try and let us know how your meetings went 😊 We can’t wait to hear what you think!

------A bit of background------ The inspiration for Polka is my colleague Luigi. Apart from being a brilliant engineer, Luigi has a magical skill. He makes any meeting he attends better! He’s always the one to say “Oh, and what is the agenda for today?”, “Guys, it’s half-time, let’s move on”, “Let’s note the action items before we forget”, “Laura hasn’t spoken yet”. Everyone stays motivated, focused, prepared and happy with the outcomes. We wanted to bring Luigi’s peerless organizational instincts --his “functionalities”, as it were-- to teams and meetings across the world.

Congrats Polka team on building this Zoom App! Certainly a great way to drive better conversations within Zoom.