Munich. January 13, 2026
IWP Factory, part of the Institute for Business Pedagogy (IWP), and Retorio are pleased to announce the launch of a strategic partnership. The objective of this collaboration is to actively shape the future of AI-supported learning in corporate environments, specifically in the areas of sales, service, and leadership.
The partnership merges technological innovation with didactic and behavioral science excellence. Retorio provides the AI coaching platform that enables realistic conversation and decision-making simulations. These AI-driven simulations allow companies to model, train, and systematically evaluate complex communication scenarios at scale.
Retorio's technological foundation is complemented by the deep expertise of IWP Factory. As part of the Institute for Business Pedagogy, IWP brings over 40 years of experience in sales leadership, communication, and behavioral training. IWP is responsible for the didactic, psychological, and methodical design of the learning formats. This ensures that AI technology translates into more than just training content, but rather into sustainable learning and behavioral impact.
"Our partnership combines technological excellence with genuine learning effectiveness. While Retorio provides the technological AI foundation, we develop effective learning processes, realistic role simulations, and measurable transfer to everyday work. Together, we design training in such a way that artificial intelligence not only evaluates conversations but also specifically contributes to building and sustainably reinforcing effective behavior."
Dr. Nina Schimmel, Project Lead, IWP
The strategic partnership is aimed at large corporations as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to future-proof their training and enablement programs. The joint solutions support organizations in making learning more flexible, practical, and effective—independent of time, location, or group size.
"The partnership with IWP Factory combines sound business education with scalable, AI-powered behavioral intelligence. As an enabler of AI coaching, we translate pedagogical excellence into immersive training environments that go far beyond traditional e-learning. We are proud to be a strategic partner, bridging the gap between evidence-based skills development and the future of digital learning."
— Dr. Patrick Oehler, CEO & Co-Founder, Retorio
With this partnership, IWP Factory and Retorio are setting a clear standard for the next generation of corporate learning: AI-powered, behavior-oriented, and consistently focused on sustainable impact.
About IWP Factory
The IWP Factory is a leading consultancy and provider of high-impact corporate learning, specializing in the field of Business Education (Wirtschaftspädagogik). They are experts in designing transformational learning journeys that bridge the gap between pedagogical theory and real-world business performance. By focusing on didactic clarity and realistic scenarios, IWP Factory ensures that corporate training leads to measurable behavior change and sustainable competence development in leadership and communication.
About Retorio
Retorio is a global pioneer in AI-powered coaching and behavioral intelligence. Headquartered in Munich, Retorio’s platform uses state-of-the-art AI video simulations to provide personalized, scalable, and evidence-based training for sales, service and leadership. By allowing talents to practice in a safe, digital environment with real-time feedback, Retorio enables organizations to translate human potential into measurable business success, making high-level coaching accessible at scale.
