Too many world-changing ideas never make it past the concept stage, especially for early-stage founders working in mission-driven spaces. That’s why last year, we launched Immerse Impact, our first-ever cohort for good — and the results were impressive. From legal tech to climate action, our most recent Demo Day semifinalists showed how a strong MVP and the right support can accelerate meaningful change.

This year, we’re building on that momentum with Immerse Cohort 8: AI for Good — a cohort that invites early-stage founders in the social impact space to use AI to expand access, deepen impact, and reimagine what’s possible in their fields.

Applications open on May 28, and we’re excited to tell you everything you need to know.

What is Immerse?

Immerse is Bubble’s virtual, fully-funded pre-accelerator designed to help early-stage founders move from idea to product. Over the course of 8 to10 weeks, founders take their wireframes from back-of-napkin sketches to market-ready apps through:

• Building: Create a product roadmap with expert guidance on no-code building.
• Learning: Attend weekly classes and stay accountable with dedicated mentorship.
• Connecting: Get advice from top founders, funders, and operators. 

Why AI for good?

AI is shaping the future of every sector. And in the right hands, AI can do even more: It can amplify missions, lower barriers to access, and scale social change.

At Bubble, we’ve already seen how AI can supercharge development and impact  — both in the launch of Bubble AI and in past Immerse apps like Dyspute.ai (an AI mediator app) and LawLive (a legal advice app):

“[Dyspute.ai] guides users through a structured mediation process by gathering information from each party, proposing resolutions to their conflict, and letting them vote on each proposal, and even crafting  professional and persuasive demand letters to kickstart and streamline dispute resolution.” ‌ — Renee Jackson, founder of Dyspute.ai  and winner of Best Pitch at our last Demo Day

“[Immerse] allowed us to shift our entire trajectory and get us much closer to our goal of delivering a product that can make a significant social impact. Since [the program], we’ve enhanced client-attorney matching, enabled multilingual client input, and improved the quality and depth of consultations.” ‌ — Shawn Cohen, founder of LawLive

For any early questions you may have, check out the Immerse FAQs or sign up for office hours with Nichole, our Director of Founder Inclusion, to get your questions answered in real-time. She’ll walk through what the program offers and help you decide if it’s the right fit for your venture.

This year, we’re prioritizing hosting in-person engagements for Immerse members. If you’re a founder in the greater NYC tri-state area, we especially encourage you to apply! 

Become a product mentor

We’re also rolling out a full slate of product mentors with AI expertise — founders, builders, and operators who understand the opportunities (and ethics) of building with AI.

From strategy to design reviews, our mentors offer real-time feedback and high-leverage support across every stage of the program.

Meet our Community Champs

In other news, we’re excited to introduce the Community Champs initiative, our first-ever alumni ambassador program.

This inaugural group of ten alumni is helping shape what comes next. From hosting virtual coworking sessions and fostering connections across cohorts to supporting application reviews and alumni programming, these Champs are keeping our network active and thriving.

More than ambassadors, they are collaborators. They continue to show up, strengthen the ecosystem, and help define what it means to be part of Immerse — during the program and long after it ends.

Meet our Spring 2025 Community Champs:

• Andre Fowlkes: Andre is both the founder of Oaklee Ventures and a seasoned professional in finance and data analytics. Previously, he founded Case Prep Hero, an app that provided realistic simulations for case interviews. Now based in Lisbon, Andre continues to remain involved with Bubble through his advanced development skills and interactions with the Immerse Program.
• Dante Richardson: Dante is the founder and managing partner of LATO House, a global content creation and digital management agency focused on inclusive innovation. A Stanford-educated entrepreneur, he’s known for bridging Buffalo’s tech ecosystem with national networks, and was recently recognized as one of Niagara USA’s top innovators.
• Diana Davis: Diana is the founder of Brown Ribbon Exchange, a bartering platform that empowers women entrepreneurs to exchange skills and services without cash. With over 15 years of experience as an accountant and business advisor, she’s passionate about helping women build financially resilient businesses.
• Garry Johnson III: Garry is the founder and managing partner of Bison Venture Partners, a firm that blends venture support, education, and strategy to help generate community impact. He’s also the founder of BVP Coffee Co. and an award-winning ecosystem builder recognized for his work in inclusive innovation.
• Kai Patricio: Kai is the co-founder of Buoy and Remend, startups that are both built on Bubble. With an MFA in Design from Syracuse University, he’s passionate about the intersection of design and no/low code and has been recently researching areas like regenerative, inclusive, and interaction design.
• Lisa Michelle: Lisa is the founder of Durag Festival, a Juneteenth celebration that highlights Black culture and creativity. Known as “The Met Gala of Durags,” the festival has become a staple in Charlotte, North Carolina’s cultural scene. Lisa also leads Meedri, a platform aimed at helping people create stress-free, memorable events.
• Maryssa Salomon: Maryssa is the founder and CEO of TravelTrunk, a fintech/travel startup that helps groups plan trips without the administrative hassle. With a bachelor’s in hospitality management, she’s passionate about making group travel more accessible and enjoyable.
• Milan Ball: Milan is the Director of Development and Partnerships at Giving Compass, where she works to advance equity in philanthropy. With a background in fashion and a master’s in philanthropic studies, she’s dedicated to making giving more accessible and impactful.
• Patrick Mulvihill: Patrick is the co-founder of Amicitia and tech lead of Spéire Nua, social enterprises focused on community development and supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration. Based in Galway, he leverages technology and community engagement to drive social impact across Ireland.
• Shawn Cohen: Shawn is the co-founder of LawLive, a platform that provides accessible legal services. With over 12 years working in law, he aims to simplify and democratize the legal process for individuals and businesses alike.