

Loïc Houssier
Head of Engineering at Superhuman, focusing on AI and LLMs to reshape the email experience. He is passionate about user experience and building AI tools that people love.
Top 5 podcasts with Loïc Houssier
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 11min
The Future of Email: Superhuman CTO on Your Inbox As the Real AI Agent (Not ChatGPT) — Loïc Houssier
Loïc Houssier, CTO of Superhuman Mail and former security researcher, shares insights on integrating AI into email without latency. He discusses the evolution of email tools, focusing on productivity-enhancing features like auto-labels and smart summaries. Loïc explains the importance of agentic search, the balance between cost and quality in AI models, and the future of inboxes as personal advisors. He also emphasizes the necessity of engineering fundamentals in an AI-driven world, highlighting the competitive landscape against tools like ChatGPT.

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May 20, 2025 • 47min
Emailing like a superhuman
Loïc Houssier, Head of Engineering at Superhuman, discusses the transformative role AI is playing in reshaping email interactions. He emphasizes the importance of user experience and real human workflows in developing tools that genuinely resonate with users. The conversation dives into the challenges of prompt optimization and infrastructures while revealing how AI can streamline email management. Loïc also highlights the shift in user expectations and how agile product development is crucial in navigating these disruptive innovations.

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Jul 9, 2025 • 49min
918: Extreme Native Perf on the Web with Superhuman
Loïc Houssier, VP of Engineering at Superhuman, shares insights on creating lightning-fast email software. He discusses the engineering philosophy behind Superhuman, emphasizing offline-first architecture and local databases for optimal performance. Loïc dives into how AI integration enhances productivity, streamlining the user experience. He also explores innovative design elements like contextual calendar features and the balance of functionality with a clean interface, illustrating how these elements help users achieve 'inbox zero'.

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Jul 10, 2025 • 37min
There is no golden path anymore: Engineering practices are being rewritten
Loïc Houssier, CTO at Superhuman and expert in AI-native solutions, shares insights on navigating shifts in engineering practices. He emphasizes the importance of 'aligned autonomy' to boost team efficiency in a fast-paced tech world. The conversation highlights how AI transforms workflows, enhances onboarding, and enables project momentum. They also delve into using performance metrics to drive team effectiveness, showcasing the blend of human oversight with AI tools to elevate productivity.

Mar 30, 2026 • 49min
89: Engineering Velocity for CTOs: How Superhuman Moves Fast Without Sacrificing Quality
Loïc Houssier, an engineering leader and CTO at Superhuman known for scaling teams and product-led design. He reframes velocity as cycle time from idea to impact. He discusses decision speed versus output. He explains aligned autonomy, how career ladders shape behavior, and why tiny UX details and rapid feedback loops create lasting speed without sacrificing quality.


