Togro.

The Problem

Lists are everywhere. Grocery lists, to-do lists, packing lists, project checklists. They're scattered across text messages, buried in notes apps, or written on paper that disappears when you actually need it. Most list apps are either bloated with features nobody uses or locked behind paywalls. I wanted something simple that just worked for any kind of list.

The Solution

Togro is a free cross-platform list management app that focuses on what actually matters: creating lists, organizing them into groups, and collaborating with others in real-time. No clutter, no subscription fees, just a clean interface that makes managing and sharing any kind of list simple.

How It Started

In Spring 2023, Togro was pitched at Lewis University's business competition and won first place. That gave us seed funding and the validation we needed to actually build it.

My Role

As CTO, I led the technical side from start to finish. I designed the initial UI in Figma, ran user testing sessions to validate our approach, then built the entire app using React Native and Expo.

On the backend, I architected a real-time collaborative system using Supabase that lets users create groups, organize lists within them, and share entire groups with others. Everything syncs instantly—when someone adds an item to a shared list, everyone sees it immediately. I implemented OAuth for Google and Apple sign-in, built an automated email system with Resend for transactional emails, and set up React Query for intelligent data caching to keep server costs low. I also designed and built the product website with Next.js.

Beyond coding, I managed our small team—ran meetings, reviewed PRs, kept the backlog organized, and made sure we were shipping quality code. Basically everything you'd expect from a technical co-founder trying to get a product off the ground.

The Results

We launched on iOS and Android and hit 1,000+ installs in a short period of time. It's live and people are actually using it for everything from grocery shopping to project planning to travel packing lists.

What I Learned

We've pivoted from just grocery lists to a general-purpose list app, which taught me a lot about staying flexible and listening to how people actually use your product.

Check It Out

Togro is live on both iOS and Android. You can learn more at togro.app.