Trova
Transform your workplace with meaningful relationships that drive engagement, innovation, and results.
Trova is an employee engagement platform integrated with Slack that helps organizations build culture and connection through authentic profiles, automated introductions, mentorship and coaching, a modern directory and org chart, streamlined onboarding, interactive maps for IRL meetups, and actionable insights—all hosted on secure cloud infrastructure.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
Data & Hosting
Data residency
US
Retention & deletion
Cookies/analytics: up to 12 months; account data: until a deletion request is made; AI interaction data is not stored beyond the session.
Data protection in accordance with the Privacy/Cookie Policy; requests for deletion via help@trova.io.
Feature Scope
Core engagement and community: Custom/Authentic Profiles to showcase skills, interests, and hobbies; Automated, meaningful introductions and engaging icebreakers; Mentorship & Coaching to tap into internal expertise; Spotlights & Recognition; Onboarding & Surveys; Modern Directory & Org Chart; Actionable Insights and a data dashboard for trends, power users, and sentiment; Intelligent prompts to turn static conversations into dialog; Interactive Map to foster IRL meetups; search/sort by interest and skill; bottom‑up engagement. Where it works: Slack-first experience with "Try Trova in Slack" and custom Slack features on Enterprise. Integrations: Slack API (core authentication and workspace metadata), HRIS integration on Enterprise, Google Places (location features), OpenAI (ChatGPT) for AI summarization/coaching, Stripe for payments, hosted on Heroku. Security: Slack OAuth SSO for authentication; encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest; hosted on Heroku with proactive monitoring and regular security audits; incident response process; payments handled by Stripe (PCI‑DSS compliant). Privacy/Compliance: States compliance with GDPR and CCPA; data transfers use Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable. Data retention: cookies/analytics up to 12 months; account data retained until deletion request; AI interaction data not stored beyond session. Admin/analytics: Data dashboard, surveys, onboarding flows, and insights to identify sentiment and engagement patterns.
Pricing hints: Per-employee, per-month model: Community at $2.00/employee/month; Premium at $3.00/employee/month; Enterprise (Premium + Custom Slack features + HRIS integration) via Talk to Sales. 30‑day free trial of Premium features. Note mentions discounted pricing for non‑enterprise customers. Currency USD; Enterprise billed via Stripe; no refunds; subscription continues until period end if canceled.
Security hints: Slack OAuth SSO; encryption at rest and in transit (TLS 1.3); hosted on Heroku; regular security audits and proactive threat monitoring; incident response notification to affected orgs; payment security via Stripe (PCI‑DSS).
Compliance hints: States compliance with GDPR and CCPA; international transfers safeguarded via Standard Contractual Clauses. DPA not explicitly referenced; data deletion available upon request; cookies/analytics disclosures.
Implementation hints: Easy to launch and manage; Slack-based authentication with immediate service availability upon Slack authorization and payment. Enterprise offers HRIS integration; general claim that Trova integrates with existing tools. No specific timeline or migration details provided.
Support hints: Contact via email (team@trova.io; help@trova.io); options to schedule a call or book a demo.
Integration hints: Slack (core app), HRIS (Enterprise), OpenAI (ChatGPT for AI features), Google Places (location), Stripe (payments), Heroku (hosting). Site also notes it integrates with existing tools.
- Seamless integrations: Native Slack app (OAuth-based) and embedded app for Webex; works alongside existing tools to create a unified experience (https://www.trova.io/, https://www.trova.io/slackapp, https://www.trova.io/webex).
- People profiles: Authentic profiles showcasing skills, certifications, departments, interests, hobbies, languages, and locations; profiles viewable from messages/channels to ease discovery (https://www.trova.io/, https://www.trova.io/slackapp).
- Automated introductions: Curated 1:1 intros based on shared interests/backgrounds with adjustable frequency; conversation starters and mini-games to break the ice.
- Mentorship & coaching: Peer coaching, mentor matching, and shadow programs to unlock internal expertise and build leadership pipelines (https://www.trova.io/trovahr, https://www.trova.io/slackapp).
- Modern directory & org chart: Search and filter by interests, skills, certifications, department, and location; org chart visibility (Webex Enterprise plan) (https://www.trova.io/, https://www.trova.io/webex, https://www.trova.io/slackapp).
- Onboarding spotlights: Automatic welcomes that share new-hire profiles in Slack so colleagues can react, comment, and engage (https://www.trova.io/slackapp, https://www.trova.io/trovahr).
- ERGs and community: Support Employee Resource Groups and community-driven engagement; organization calendar for events (https://www.trova.io/webex, https://www.trova.io/trovahr).
- Interactive map & IRL meetups: Visualize coworker locations and enable localized outings/meetups.
- Analytics & insights: Data dashboards for trends, sentiment, power users, ERG outcomes, and early signals of disengagement/burnout; real-time analytics for decision-making (https://www.trova.io/trovahr, https://www.trova.io/slackapp, https://www.trova.io/webex).
- AI-enhanced engagement: Intelligent prompts, Slack channel summarization, and AI coaching; OpenAI API used for real-time responses with no retention for model training (https://www.trova.io/, https://www.trova.io/terms).
- Admin controls & customization: Adjust intro eligibility/frequency, customize profile questions, feature customization in Advanced plan (https://www.trova.io/slackapp, https://www.trova.io/webex).
- Security: Slack OAuth authentication; encryption in transit and at rest (TLS 1.3); hosted on Heroku; regular security audits/monitoring; Stripe for PCI-DSS compliant payments; incident response policy.
- Compliance & privacy: GDPR and CCPA compliance; Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers; cookie controls; user data deletion on request; AI features can be opted out.
- APIs/integrations: HRIS API integration available in Advanced plan; external services include Slack API, OpenAI (ChatGPT), Google Places (e.g., for location), Stripe, and Heroku (https://www.trova.io/webex, https://www.trova.io/terms).
Pricing hints: Webex embedded app plans listed: Basic ($2.00), Enterprise ($3.00), Advanced ($6.00). Page does not specify billing interval, Terms state fees are charged in USD and billed via Stripe; no refunds; enterprise license billing supported. Slack site mentions free trial/no credit card required on main site.
Security hints: Slack OAuth for authentication; data encrypted in transit and at rest via TLS 1.3; hosted on Heroku; regular security audits and proactive monitoring; incident response procedures; Stripe for PCI-DSS compliant payments (Trova does not store card data). AI via OpenAI API with no data retention for model training. Cookie policy notes secure storage of cookie data where necessary.
Compliance hints: Claims compliance with GDPR and CCPA; international transfers safeguarded via Standard Contractual Clauses; user data access/deletion supported; cookie controls provided.
Implementation hints: Positioned as easy to launch and manage. Slack app uses OAuth-based install. Webex deployment steps provided for admins (Apps > Embedded Apps > add Trova, allow PII, open in client, authenticate). Advanced plan offers HRIS API integration; automated onboarding features available (https://www.trova.io/slackapp, https://www.trova.io/webex).
Support hints: Contact via help@trova.io and team@trova.io; option to schedule calls/demos throughout site (https://www.trova.io/, https://www.trova.io/trovahr). Safety page references built-in reporting tools.
Integration hints: Slack app integration; Webex Embedded App; HRIS API integration (Advanced plan). Third-party services referenced: OpenAI (ChatGPT) for AI, Google Places API for location-based data, Stripe for payments, Heroku for hosting (https://www.trova.io/webex, https://www.trova.io/terms, https://www.trova.io/slackapp).
Features at a Glance
Integrations
- Slack integration
Analytics
- Dashboards
Administration
- Custom fields
Compliance
- GDPR
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Talent
- Skills management
Core HR
- Org chart
- Employee self-service
- Workflows
- Roles & permissions
Security & IT
- Data residency region
Pricing Model
Per employee
Enterprise via Sales; billing via Stripe; prices in USD.
Implementation
Easy to set up, low administrative burden; integrates with existing tools (Slack).
Support
Integrations
Slack
SSOSlack OAuth SSO for Authentication
Slack API
APIUses for Workspace metadata, bot features, and the in-Slack experience
HRIS (Enterprise)
HRISHRIS Integration in the Enterprise Plan
Google Places
OtherLocation/Map Features for IRL Meetups
OpenAI (ChatGPT)
OtherAI summaries/coaching; according to the information provided, AI interactions are not stored beyond the session
Stripe
OtherPayment Processing; PCI-DSS Compliant
Heroku
OtherHosting Platform
Slack OAuth
SSOOAuth-based authentication with Slack (not SAML).
Webex
OtherEmbedded App for Webex with directory, org chart (Enterprise), analytics.
HRIS (via API)
HRISHRIS API integration available on Advanced plan for people data/profile sync.
Google Places API
OtherUsed for location-based data (e.g., interactive map and IRL meetups).
