Loom: Scaling Async Video with Speed and Simplicity

How Loom rose, fell, and became essential for remote teams

By Chloe Ferguson 4 min read
Loom: Scaling Async Video with Speed and Simplicity

Loom is a screen recording and video messaging tool for async communication.

It lets you record your screen, webcam, and voice in seconds—then instantly share a link.

It solves the problem of bloated meetings and long emails. Instead of typing a wall of text or scheduling a call, you send a short video.

The key?

It’s fast. No exporting, no uploading, no waiting.