May 2025 Summaries

Immerse Impact is Bubble's virtual pre-accelerator program designed to assist early-stage founders in transforming their ideas into market-ready products, with a focus on mission-driven and social impact projects. This initiative supports founders through expert guidance in no-code building, dedicated mentorship, and connections with experienced entrepreneurs to accelerate meaningful change, particularly by leveraging AI for social good. The program showcases successful applications like Dyspute.ai and LawLive, reflecting how AI can enhance access, impact, and scalability in various fields. Immerse Cohort 8, titled "AI for Good," aims to build on previous successes by inviting founders in the social impact space to use AI to reimagine possibilities within their fields. The program encourages applications from founders in the NYC tri-state area, offers in-person engagements, and provides a robust network of product mentors with AI expertise. Additionally, the Community Champs initiative, an alumni ambassador program, enhances the Immerse ecosystem by fostering connections and supporting program activities, further strengthening the network of founders dedicated to impactful innovation.

In the evolving landscape of software development tools, Bubble and Cursor emerge as two distinct options catering to different user needs and expertise levels. Bubble is an AI-powered, no-code platform designed for users without coding experience, enabling them to build and launch fully functional applications through a visual, drag-and-drop interface. It provides an all-in-one solution with built-in hosting, databases, and integrations, making it accessible for non-technical users to manage and scale apps efficiently. Cursor, on the other hand, is an AI-integrated, text-based coding environment aimed at experienced developers, offering a familiar space to write, edit, and debug code with AI assistance. It focuses on enhancing coding speed and workflow efficiency, requiring users to manage external databases and hosting solutions themselves. Both tools utilize AI to different extents—Bubble for generating initial app versions and Cursor for supporting coding tasks—highlighting their respective strengths in democratizing app development and optimizing coding processes for developers.

École Cube is a French no-code education platform developed by Cube Agency, which offers state-recognized professional credentials through a custom-built learning management system (LMS) created on Bubble. Founded by Thomas Groc and Arthur Kieffer, Cube Agency initially used an off-the-shelf LMS but transitioned to a self-developed platform to align better with their vision and reduce costs. Arthur, as the sole developer, built the initial platform in three weeks, incorporating interactive tutorials, quizzes, gamification, and proctoring for state-recognized exams. This transition allowed Cube to reduce their software licensing costs significantly while providing lifetime access to learning resources for students, ultimately supporting around 1,000 users with the help of 20 mentors. The platform's integration with France's professional certification system distinguishes École Cube, enabling it to deliver officially recognized diplomas and support budding developers in mastering no-code technologies like Bubble. As they continue to grow, the team aims to enhance their platform and expand their educational offerings, demonstrating the potential of Bubble to create scalable and sophisticated applications tailored to specific business needs.