Retrofit company

Retrofit is a weight loss company for business professionals based in Chicago, Illinois, known for integrating technology to aid weight loss and track progress. It utilizes tools such as Skype, Wi-Fi scales, and Fitbit to connect clients with wellness experts, including a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, and behavior coach, addressing nutrition, fitness, and behavioral change.

Founded by Jeff Hyman in 2011, Retrofit emerged from his personal experience with weight gain. Over two years, he consulted various professionals before launching the company. The business has grown significantly, tripling its workforce in its first two years and securing notable clients like Salesforce.com and NFLPA. It raised $10.7 million from investors, including J.B. Pritzker and Draper Fisher Jurvetson.

In 2013, Retrofit ran a nationwide contest offering $300,000 in services, won by VISTA Staffing Solutions. The company was also recognized as one of the 50 Hottest Health And Fitness Apps by TechCrunch in 2012.

Retrofit's program is tailored for busy professionals, focusing on personalized weight loss through online interactions via Skype and electronic monitoring using Fitbit and Wi-Fi scales. The primary success metric is the percentage of body weight lost after one year, with Retrofit claiming a 90% rate among active clients.