Unveiling Loops: Chris Frantz's Email Platform Journey

This episode of 'This Week in No Code' features hosts JJ Englert and David Pal catching up on the latest No Code developments including the launch of a SaaS database by No Code Devs and a community-driven event, Dev Day. The highlight of the show is an exclusive interview with Chris, the founder of Loops, an innovative email platform designed for modern software companies. Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a business in the email space, and insights on remote asynchronous work, the importance of product quality, and customer service. He also discusses his previous startup's sale to Unbounce, and the vision behind Loops, emphasizing long-term growth over quick wins. Furthermore, the episode explores the integration of Loops with the No Code ecosystem and specifically mentions a new Bubble plugin launch. The conversation concludes with thoughts on no code platforms and their role in quickly bringing products to market. 00:00 Kicking Off with a Decade-Long Business Vision 00:23 This Week in No Code: News and Exclusive Interview Teaser 01:12 Diving Into the Latest in No Code: SAS Refs Launch 04:27 Spotlight on Community-Led Events: Dev Day Success 10:54 Exploring the Future of AI and Robotics 15:45 In-Depth Interview: Revolutionizing Email with Loops 31:21 Evolving Customer Service Through Product Development 31:50 Navigating Customer Feedback and Company Direction 32:24 The Journey of Snazzy AI: From Inception to Acquisition 32:36 Leveraging GPT-3 for Competitive Advantage 35:32 The Transition from Snazzy AI to Unbounce 37:02 Embracing the Y Combinator Experience 42:14 The Philosophy and Practice of Remote Asynchronous Work 50:01 Integrating No-Code Solutions with Loops 54:08 Reflecting on the Entrepreneurial Journey and Future Aspirations Learn more about loops at https://loops.so