July 2021 Summaries

Wendy Kopp founded Teach For America in 1990 with the goal of bringing education to disadvantaged communities. Five years later, the organization used Bubble's no-code platform to build a "Teacher Hub" application that assists coaches in supporting their portfolio of active teachers through a CRM-like tool. The application has been expanded over time to support corps members across each stage of their TFA journey, with features such as task management, training and placement tools, and data visualization. With Bubble's help, Teach For America was able to create a robust network of internal communications and operations without hiring expensive contractors or engineers, allowing the organization to focus on its mission and grow from 400 teachers to over 5,000 fellows reaching 350,000 students.

We asked Sets founder, Oliver Littlejohn, about building an add-on for Slack where members can access a community portal. Oliver has eight years of experience building the community at CodeBase, a tech cluster in Scotland. He chose Bubble because the no-code platform enabled him to build a fully functioning web app without writing a line of code. Sets is an add on for Slack that turns it into a community. It adds a community portal that members access via their Slack credentials, where they can easily find people with similar interests, get regular updates about important events, and help co-curate a community wiki. The app helps community managers cut themselves out of the equation - both by allowing members to connect serendipitously, and automating some of the community admin like sending out weekly roundups. For a community member, they'll immediately be greeted with upcoming events for the community, a list of people involved, and a searchable database of the most useful content - all organised by relevant tags. Updates for all of these things are fed directly into the Slack workspace, so once a user is set up they can see important things instantly in Slack. Community members will be able to see upcoming events. Oliver discovered no-code tools like Bubble via nocode.tech and thought it would be an opportunity to build an MVP. He chose Bubble because of its freedom to make web apps do what he wants, rather than relying on templates or pre-built blocks. The plugin ecosystem is huge as well - so much opportunity. Getting his first few communities signed up and using it, and working with their feedback to make it better are some of the milestones achieved so far. Oliver's next steps include exploring how to support community managers more - better analytics, better prompts to engage, that kind of thing. Once live, he plans to introduce features on a public roadmap. Sets is now in Beta and aims to be a solution for community managers to help them build and manage their communities effectively.

Ryan Badger, a former CTO and airline pilot, discovered Bubble while looking for a solution to deliver online experiences for his small startup. He was drawn to no-code platforms like Bubble because they offered a more affordable and efficient way to build custom software without the need for extensive coding knowledge. Ryan enjoys teaching Bootcamps and believes that no-code tools like Bubble empower entrepreneurs to create bespoke solutions that fit their audience, promoting personal empowerment in software development.

We asked Read Something Great founder, Louis Pereira, about building an app that helps people discover timeless articles on the internet. Louis has enjoyed building various apps on the internet for the last decade. After trying various no-code platforms, he chose Bubble because it allows him to prioritize his ideas over the capabilities of the tool. Read Something Great helps people discover timeless articles on the internet in a world where content is constantly overwhelming, seeking to slow down and read something that's made to last. The app works by serving up links to five timeless articles across different categories, allowing users to click and read or smash a button for new reads. Louis Pereira built Read Something Great over 3 days as a fun side project, and it has been successful, averaging over daily users. He is excited about the future of his app, which aims to help people consume content in a more healthy manner, and plans to build features that align with this goal.

We asked FreeTime founder, Josh Johnson, about building an app that helps users put down their phones and spend time with friends in real life. The app, called FreeTime, uses the no-code platform Bubble to meet specific requirements. It allows users to find time to hang out with friends without having to download anything, making it a unique alternative to social media. Josh and his team had designed the app but lacked coding skills, so they turned to no-code tools like Bubble to empower themselves to build it. FreeTime has received positive feedback on its design and UX, and has reached milestones such as being the #2 app on ProductHunt on launch day with over 500 sign-ups. The founders plan to continue improving and adding features to make it easier for users to connect with their friends.

Bubble has received a $100M funding round led by Insight Partners, with participation from notable angels and existing investors, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey as it continues to empower users to build software without extensive coding knowledge.

Stefano Failla and Paola Ginella, co-founders of GoSaily, built a web app that connects private sailboat owners with sailor crews through a two-way marketplace using Bubble's no-code platform. The app was first built in 2015 with code but converted to no-code in 2017. GoSaily has undergone substantial changes over the years and now offers a range of features including a community forum, crew ads, gear and equipment advice sections, and a chat system for users to connect with each other. The app is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, with all user accounts being free of charge. Stefano chose Bubble due to its advanced no-code functionality, scalable architecture, and flexibility in offering plugins and integrations. He was impressed by the tool's ability to offer a real database, separation of design from database architecture, and business logic, making it an ideal platform for building complex applications like GoSaily. The app has achieved several milestones, including re-building the existing full-coded marketplace with Bubble and refactoring the app in 2020. Stefano plans to make GoSaily available in English and create a digital community for enthusiastic sailors to share their experiences, ask for advice, and find boat or boating experiences.

We asked Homely Pros founder, Corina Perjan, about building an app that connects professionals with people in need of services like cleaning, babysitting, plumbing, moving, and more. She chose Bubble because the no-code platform has advanced no-code functionality that allowed her to build a whole self-service platform without a single line of code. Homely Pros is a platform that connects professionals with people in need of their service, allowing customers to find the right professionals through four simple steps: create a task, browse the list of professionals, hire the right specialist, and enjoy a job well done and leave a review. Corina built her app on Bubble due to its advanced no-code functionality, which enabled her to build a self-service platform without writing any code. The first milestone was signing up over 100 professionals within the first week after launch, with future plans to introduce different payment plans, expand the type of professionals offered, and enter new markets such as Sweden and the UK. With Bubble's powerful point-and-click web editor and cloud hosting platform, Corina was able to build a fully customizable platform that has allowed her app to grow rapidly, with over 500,000 users currently building and launching businesses on the platform.

Gilles Lai created Really Really Want (RRW), a dating app that allows users to filter potential matches based on their relationship expectations from the start, providing a unique and ambitious approach to online dating. To build this feature-rich application, Gilles initially faced difficulties with native mobile app development but eventually discovered Bubble's accessible no-code tools, which enabled him to be more hands-on in creating his Progressive Web Application (PWA). RRW uses six different filters expressing expectations, including casual encounters, friendships, and long-term relationships, allowing users to select up to two filters for each potential match. The app also features a "Super Like" system that allows recipients to choose from the entire list of available filters without constraints. With its no-code tech behind it, RRW aims to "take the guessing out of dating" by providing a more transparent and efficient way for users to find compatible matches.

Will Ericksson, a former healthcare professional and MBA holder, discovered Bubble's no-code platform through a recommendation and took one of their bootcamps. After learning from experts like Mariel Vargas, he became a full-time entrepreneur and Bootcamps instructor himself. He now builds apps for clients using Bubble and teaches others how to do the same. Will chose to build with Bubble due to its faster development time, lower cost, and shorter learning curve compared to traditional web development. He enjoys teaching Bootcamps as it's rewarding to meet people, help them overcome obstacles, and see their progress. According to Will, learning a niche skill like no-code is in huge demand and can open doors to new opportunities for entrepreneurs, whether building their own product or company or looking for a new career.

Fieldbase is an app that helps teams design, document, understand, and communicate their information architecture in large systems, fostering better cross-functional collaboration between business requirements and technical details. The app's no-code platform allows users to define records, fields, behaviors, and data relationships, creating actionable specs that can be embedded into existing tools. Fieldbase provides intuitive visuals to show how everything is connected, enabling everyone to contribute their own perspective and make better decisions with shared knowledge. The co-founders of Fieldbase, Adam Thiesen and Alvin Pingol, have a product and design background, having worked on several systems in different industries before discovering no-code tools like Bubble, which they chose for its abilities and flexibility. They built Fieldbase in just two weeks, received positive feedback from alpha users, and are now launching their open beta, with plans to expand integrations, improve features, and finalize a subscription model.

quiq is a financial forecast tool that helps people understand their short-term finances in order to plan ahead efficiently and achieve long-term financial objectives by reviewing a five year plan. The app starts with inputting current savings, monthly income, and expenses, then asks for big expenses coming up in the next five years, assets, debts, and goals. It provides an analysis of how users are doing and ways to improve to reach their goals. Quiq was built using Bubble, a no-code tool that offers easy database management, customizable user interfaces, and a community of builders and entrepreneurs. The founder, Marta Calvinho, is an architect who discovered no-code tools like Bubble through product hunt and found it to be a game changer for her app development.

ROB is a French green transportation flyer program that rewards users for commuting with mobility partners, redeeming points for discounts or sustainable gifts, and supporting soft mobility. The app was built using Bubble's no-code platform, which enabled the founders to test their product faster and create a powerful point-and-click web editor and cloud hosting platform. ROB has partnered with automotive manufacturers like SKODA, gathered over 20 mobility partners, and appeared on National Television in France. The app is launching for everyone next week, expanding its services to include all Parisian transportation options, and starting seed fundraising in September. Bubble is a leader in the no-code movement, offering users over 500,000 to build and launch businesses with customizable web applications and workflows.

No-Code Cycle is a marketplace that allows people to buy and sell no-code projects built on various platforms, including Bubble. The app was created by Adam Lack, who has a background in the entertainment production industry and discovered Bubble while looking for a way to build a tool without code. No-Code Cycle facilitates the sale of projects in different stages of completion using its built-in messaging system and allows users to browse through available projects, narrow their search, and post their own projects for sale. The platform uses no-code tools like Bubble, which enabled Adam Lack to quickly build the app and make changes without involving a third party. So far, No-Code Cycle has 8 listed projects and plans to continue building out the app with more features and growing the marketplace to create value for users.

We asked The Lifestyle Method co-founders, Andrew Stevens (Product Manager; developer and Mackenzie Stevens (content creator), about building a meal and exercise planning app with the goals of helping reduce chronic inflammation. They chose Bubble because it offered a quick way to build a fully-functional web app without having to code. Their app, "The Lifestyle Method", is a meal and exercise planner designed to help people develop a healthy lifestyle by providing weekly meal plans, daily workouts, and educational articles. The app uses user input to generate personalized weekly plans, with additional resources available for users who opt in. Andrew has a background in UX and front-end development, while Mackenzie has a background in health and wellness. They built the app on Bubble due to its no-code platform, which allowed them to build a fully-functional web app quickly and easily. The founders plan to continue adding content and marketing their app to increase user engagement.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has successfully modernized its Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI) program with a no-code web app built on Bubble's platform. The ITF, which governs tennis worldwide, used no-code tools to identify promising young players from underrepresented nations and increase tennis participation globally. A global data collection platform was designed and developed by the French agency Cube in collaboration with Bubble, allowing for better tracking of player performance and providing support for coaches, school educators, and administrative organizers. The app is now being used by over 130 countries, with thousands of tennis coaches, schools, and coordinators. No-code tools were ideal for meeting the federation's tight deadlines and ensuring long-term maintainability and scalability.

We built an online book community called Suite Books that allows users to keep track of what they have read, what they are currently reading, and what they want to read next. The app is built using Bubble's no-code platform due to its easy-to-understand user interface, robust design features, and ability to scale quickly. Users can search for books, rate, review, and categorize them, and connect with others who share similar interests. The app aims to help users find more great books and discuss them with like-minded readers. With a background in product management and e-commerce, Nick Hutton discovered no-code tools like Bubble while learning to code after his business closed last year. He chose Bubble for its ease of use and scalability, and has been iterating the product based on feedback from voracious readers. The focus is now on marketing and getting more users to log honest reviews and ratings. With over 500,000 users currently building businesses on Bubble, Nick hopes to leverage this community to grow Suite Books and make reading more accessible.

Thimo Waanders, the founder of SubSocket, built an app that enables users to set up PayPal payments in minutes through a user-friendly dashboard, leveraging Bubble's no-code platform. SubSocket offers an easy-to-use interface for creating and managing PayPal products, plans, and subscriptions, as well as one-time payments, with features like Zapier integration and partial refunds. Thimo discovered Bubble by accident and was impressed by its advanced functionality and community support, choosing it over other no-code builders due to its API connector and plugin editor. With SubSocket, around 100 users have already implemented PayPal payments into their apps, and the app aims to continue improving its services to make implementing PayPal payments as easy as possible for businesses.

We asked Tech and the City founder, Marios Kontis, about building an app that bridges the gap between universities and innovation by enabling users to create and watch events about innovation. Marios chose Bubble because it offered a no-code platform that allowed him to build his app quickly without having to code. The app, called Tech and the City, allows users to create or watch events based on inspirational talks, with features such as event pages, speaker management, registrations, and livestreaming. Organizers can edit their events and attendees receive reminders and notifications when events are about to start. Marios built the app without any coding experience, discovering Bubble through a search for no-code tools after hiring tech experts who struggled to complete an MVP. He found Bubble's point-and-click web editor and cloud hosting platform easy to use and completed the MVP in just one week. Since then, Tech and the City has hosted two successful events with 700 participants, and Marios plans to release the app on Android and iOS and create interactive workshops for organizers. The app is part of a growing community of no-code builders and entrepreneurs using Bubble to launch businesses and raise funding.

Richard Sherman, the founder of Birds on Broad, built a housing and roommate matching platform in Philadelphia using Bubble's no-code platform. The platform allows users to search for properties near Temple University, filter results, find roommates, and review potential roommate profiles. Users can also switch between personal and group profiles, chat with others about potential rentals, and view property listings. Richard chose Bubble due to its flexibility, power, and agility, which has allowed him to rapidly iterate in early development and adapt the app over time. The platform has received high marks from users and has a modest user base, but plans to increase to 1,500 users by end of 2021 and 5,000+ users by end of year 2022. Richard's next steps include completing a feature backlog of 300+ tasks, hiring a marketing team, and providing a seamless native mobile experience.

We built an app called Eco Eats that allows users to order food from their favorite restaurants and have it delivered quickly while also doing good for the environment by saving extra food and keeping the planet green. Our app uses a no-code platform, Bubble, which enabled us to build the app quickly and efficiently without coding. The app informs users about food options in a simple and user-friendly form, and allows charities to pick up free food or sign up for a program that delivers food to their programs. We have successfully launched our app on multiple platforms and are planning to expand it to select cities in Canada and the Philippines. Our goal is to make it easy for people to access delicious food while also supporting a good cause.

Futureshop is a no-code platform that allows users to search for and shop for sustainable products made from environmentally friendly materials. The app was built using Bubble, which enabled its founder Marc Brodeur to create sophisticated features such as different data types, filtered searches, and an editor back-end portal. Futureshop aims to transform the online shopping experience by providing a comprehensive directory of sustainably-made clothing basics and activewear, with plans to expand into other categories in the future. The app allows users to add favorites, browse products through a search engine or directory, and click through to complete purchases on the ecommerce site of the product's brand. Marc Brodeur chose Bubble over traditional tools like React due to its ease of use and ability to handle advanced features, and has since worked with a small team to catalogue over 6000 sustainable products into the database, with plans for future marketing and social media efforts.