February 2023 Summaries

The Phyllo-Bubble plugin is a tool that allows developers to create applications leveraging creator data from over 20 social media platforms through a single API, making it easier to access and normalize data across multiple platforms, thereby reducing the need for additional infrastructure and maintenance. The plugin provides a range of APIs that offer detailed information about creators, such as identity verification, engagement metrics, income streams, audience demographics, comments, publishing capabilities, and activity tracking. By using Phyllo with Bubble, developers can build robust applications that onboard verified influencers, track content performance, understand fan demographics, and measure campaign ROI seamlessly, making it an attractive solution for influencer marketing spaces and other industries such as creator tools, financial services, social identity verification, and Web3.

Axial, a New York-based platform connecting business owners and investors, leveraged the no-code platform Bubble to enhance internal operations and reduce costs. Simon Riker, who joined Axial's product team without prior training, discovered Bubble in 2019 and recognized its potential to empower non-technical staff to create fully functional products. By utilizing Bubble, Simon developed a custom event scheduling tool, which saved the company $20,000 annually and led to further expansion of internal tools. This approach allowed him to act as a full-stack team, quickly iterating on products and prototypes, and fostering innovation without needing extensive engineering resources. Simon's experience exemplifies how no-code platforms like Bubble can unlock creativity in product management by enabling rapid development and experimentation, thus transforming traditional roles and reducing dependency on dedicated engineering teams.

HelloPrenup is a startup founded by Julia Rodgers, a family law attorney, and Sarabeth Jaffe, a software developer, to simplify the traditionally complex and expensive process of creating prenuptial agreements. By leveraging Bubble's no-code platform, the duo was able to quickly develop a user-friendly website that offers custom prenups at a fraction of the cost of traditional legal services, making them more accessible to millennials and other couples. The platform's success led them to secure a partnership deal on ABC's Shark Tank with investors Kevin O'Leary and Nirav Tolia, facilitating further expansion from 14 to 32 states and enabling the creation of over 5,000 prenups since its relaunch in June 2021. With a focus on security and customization, HelloPrenup has introduced a Prenup Attorney Network to connect users with family law attorneys, continuing to alleviate the stress and expense of prenuptial agreements for young couples.

Jorge Del Carpio transitioned from a 15-year career in hydraulics and energy engineering to entrepreneurship, eventually co-founding Peru's first no-code agency, Kreante, with his cousin Christiam Munoz. After realizing the barriers faced by Peruvian entrepreneurs lacking technical and financial resources, Jorge discovered Bubble, a no-code platform, as a potential solution to elevate the startup ecosystem in Latin America. Together, Jorge and Christiam mastered Bubble's platform and founded Kreante, quickly scaling it by leveraging Bubble’s Agency Plan, which offers flexible pricing and collaboration features. Kreante has successfully developed apps for a diverse array of clients globally, including major corporations, while maintaining high standards through continuous app iteration and maintenance. The agency also aims to democratize access to tech careers by hiring individuals from varied backgrounds and is expanding its influence through Kreante Academy, which provides courses on no-code development and entrepreneurship to further empower the Latin American tech ecosystem.

Strabo, a personal asset management tool developed by entrepreneurs Michael Magdongon and Ben Waterman, addresses the complexities of managing international financial portfolios across various currencies and jurisdictions. Both founders, leveraging their backgrounds in entrepreneurship and finance, identified a gap in the market for a comprehensive dashboard capable of tracking multiple asset classes and providing investment insights. Utilizing Bubble, a no-code platform, they rapidly prototyped Strabo to incorporate user feedback and integrate with numerous banking APIs, allowing users to manage and forecast their net worth effectively. Strabo's participation in F10 Switzerland's accelerator program has facilitated its growth, enabling connections to over 10,000 financial institutions across 11 countries, with plans to expand features such as foreign-exchange transfers and tax optimization. The no-code development approach allows Strabo to focus on enhancing asset management without the burden of maintaining complex codebases, embodying the founders' philosophy of using technology to build impactful startups.

GoodCourse, founded by Chris Mansfield and Omar Mughal, addresses the need for improved online learning tools in a world dominated by mobile technology and high user expectations from Millennials and Gen Z. Recognizing that traditional teaching tools were not engaging modern learners, the founders developed a platform using Bubble, a no-code development environment, to create a TikTok-style learning solution that adapts quickly to changing trends. The platform offers seamless design, comprehensive analytics, and flexible configurations, enabling large organizations to effectively engage staff and students with micro-learning courses. By leveraging Bubble, GoodCourse stays agile, incorporating user feedback to enhance its offerings, and provides a competitive advantage by being able to swiftly adapt to the evolving digital learning landscape.

The Immerse Team has announced its inaugural cohort of Product Mentors, a group of no-code experts matched with founders in residence to provide 1-on-1 insight and support. These mentors are notable members of the Bubble community committed to serving underrepresented founders and have experience in various industries, including fintech, healthcare, and technology. Many of the mentors are non-technical founders themselves who have transitioned into no-code development. The Product Mentors will support Cohort 5 founders as they build their products with Bubble, a low-code platform that enables rapid iteration and feature implementation. The mentors' expertise and guidance will help founders overcome challenges and create user-centric products. With the support of the Product Mentors, Immerse Cohort 5 founders aim to develop innovative solutions for small businesses and enterprises worldwide.