What is Ripple
TL;DR
Ripple (formerly Rppl) is an async-first collaboration platform that helps teams meet less and achieve more. It unifies Jams (flipped meetings), live Calls, Tasks, Notes, and analytics so every decision, idea, and follow-up lives in one shared operating layer.
Overview
Most tools make it easier to talk more; Ripple helps you talk better. Inspired by the flipped-classroom model, it pushes context-sharing into asynchronous space, reserves precious live time for decisions, and automatically captures outcomes. Teams that adopt Ripple consistently report up to 70% fewer recurring meetings while keeping institutional knowledge searchable and action-oriented.
In depth
What makes Ripple different
Where other tools fragment context, Ripple connects it. The platform is built around how high-performing teams actually work: clear goals, shared context, measurable engagement, and continuous improvement.
Pain points vs. Ripple solutions
| Pain point | Ripple solution |
|---|---|
| Endless status meetings | Flipped Jams keep updates async so live calls stay short and decisive. |
| Tool overload | Unified workspace that blends chat, tasks, calls, and notes. |
| Low accountability | Auto-linked tasks and meeting outcomes ensure every owner and due date is visible. |
| Flat engagement | Participation metrics and sentiment feedback spotlight where alignment slips. |
Ripple becomes the operating layer for every conversation that matters — replacing chaos with clarity.
Core components
- Jams (async meetings): Share 3-minute updates, briefs, and ideas before meeting live.
- Calls: Host live sessions with transcription, AI minutes, and automatic task generation.
- Tasks & Projects: Convert decisions into actionable, linked tasks tied back to their Jam or Call.
- Notes: Lightweight, Notion-style docs for planning, documenting, or summarizing work.
- Analytics: Real-time insight into alignment, engagement, and time saved.
Why teams choose Ripple
- 60-70% reduction in recurring meetings.
- Single source of truth across distributed teams.
- Embedded AI that summarizes, generates tasks, and surfaces context automatically.
- Async-first culture that scales across time zones and hybrid schedules.
- Seamless with Google and Microsoft calendars plus the upcoming ripple.team identity (retiring rppl.app).
Who uses Ripple
- Founders & Execs: Leadership, board, and strategic alignment cadences.
- Product teams: Async stand-ups, sprint reviews, demos, and retros.
- Sales & CS: Call summaries, 1:1 coaching, and renewal prep.
- Operations & Finance: Governance reviews, compliance rituals, and WIP meetings.
Day-one orientation references
Sections 1–3 of the Ripple Onboarding Guide (Version 25 pp. 3–4) cover the invite, sign-in, and “Experiment, Learn & Discover” guidance that sets the tone for every new workspace. Link to those anchors whenever you describe the first-touch experience so messaging stays consistent.