I have actually thought about this idea before and really like what they are trying to do.
But I do not like the idea of installing one more app and adopting one more platform. Why not just use existing infrastructure of emails and integrate with that nicely?
The channels on Twist could be folders on gmails (with google integration at first) and users could reply to threads from their favorite email client. If they want to use a dedicated app they could easily install the app.
I think this would help them with growth a lot more since it would use the existing infrastructure of emails. Of course, it doesn't solve the notifications problem that they are trying to solve but that's what the app is for.
Easy. Because the people not using Twist would have a spam problem. And if they are required to use Twist, then their email is not an actual email any more.
Your inbox would be a mess of Twist messages. Good luck finding the emails you are waiting for.
But I do not like the idea of installing one more app and adopting one more platform. Why not just use existing infrastructure of emails and integrate with that nicely?
The channels on Twist could be folders on gmails (with google integration at first) and users could reply to threads from their favorite email client. If they want to use a dedicated app they could easily install the app.
I think this would help them with growth a lot more since it would use the existing infrastructure of emails. Of course, it doesn't solve the notifications problem that they are trying to solve but that's what the app is for.