So in launching our product/dev team from scratch, we were able to collectively write our own rules. One standout from that process was "sprint demos/retros suck". And we all knew why: "stakeholders". So we eliminated them, and replaced them with a weekly Friday "Show & Tell" with just prod/dev. They have been my favorite business meetings of my career (25+ years!). Mutual admiration, gratitude, and good vibes.