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Introducing Murmurd: Async Team Communication Done Right

The Murmurd Team •

We’re thrilled to introduce Murmurd, a new way for teams to stay connected without the constant interruption of synchronous meetings.

The Problem with Daily Standups

Daily standup meetings were designed with good intentions: keep the team aligned, surface blockers early, and maintain visibility into everyone’s work. But in practice, they often fall short:

  • Scheduling challenges - Finding a time that works across time zones is nearly impossible
  • Context switching - Meetings interrupt deep work and break flow states
  • Uneven participation - Some team members dominate while others stay quiet
  • Lost information - What was said in yesterday’s standup? Nobody remembers

A Better Approach: Async Check-ins

Murmurd replaces synchronous standups with thoughtful async check-ins:

Quick Daily Updates

Each morning, team members receive a single question. It takes 30 seconds to answer. No meetings, no context switching, no scheduling conflicts.

Intelligent Question Rotation

Instead of the same three questions every day (“What did you do? What will you do? Any blockers?”), Murmurd rotates through a curated pool of questions that keep updates fresh and meaningful.

AI-Powered Summaries

Managers don’t have time to read every check-in. Murmurd’s AI generates weekly summaries that highlight what matters: key accomplishments, emerging blockers, and team patterns.

Visibility Without Surveillance

Team members control who sees their updates. Need to share something sensitive? Mark it confidential. Everything else flows through to the team.

Key Features

Check-ins That Work

  • One question per day, delivered when you start work
  • Answer via Slack DM or web
  • Skip if you need to, with a single tap

Escalation Routing

Surface blockers to the right person automatically. Murmurd routes escalations through your org chart: PM first, then manager, then division lead.

Weekly Priorities

Set one priority per week. Track outcomes. Build accountability without micromanagement.

Enterprise Ready

  • OKTA SSO with SCIM provisioning
  • Slack integration for seamless delivery
  • Org-level billing and admin controls

What’s Next

We’re just getting started. Here’s what’s on our roadmap:

  • Mobile app - Native apps for iOS and Android
  • Integrations - Connect with Jira, Linear, and other tools
  • Analytics - Deeper insights into team patterns and health
  • API - Build custom integrations

Try Murmurd

Ready to reduce meeting fatigue and improve team visibility? Get started with Murmurd today.

We’re offering a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. See how async check-ins can transform your team’s communication.

Have questions? Reach out to us at hello@murmurd.com or check out our documentation.