Unveiling Loops: Chris Frantz’s Email Platform Journey [Video]

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