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My Journey to Joining The Bridge

I'm excited to announce that this summer, I'll be joining The Bridge – a two-month hacker house with 35 talented engineers, each working on ambitious projects.

It's still sinking in. Just a week ago, I was uncertain about my next steps. Now, everything is moving quickly. I look forward to starting this new chapter.

Thanks to Estelle Charveriat, Maxence Jamet, and the Entrepreneurs First team for this opportunity to advance my work.

Building AI Agents Like Lego Blocks

Visual of the block-based AI system

My entry to The Bridge came through a project I developed at the Entrepreneurs First European Builders League (EBL) hackathon in Milan. The directive was straightforward: build something meaningful.

I created a block-based, drag-and-drop system for building AI agents - similar to Scratch, but for AI workflows. The system allows you to create functional AI pipelines by connecting blocks representing:

  • 🗣️ Voice input processing (AI calls)
  • 💬 WhatsApp, SMS, and text handling
  • 🎙️ Text-to-speech generation for audio output
  • ⚡ Webhook triggers for external integrations

The system's strength lies in its flexibility - it enables the creation of various AI applications without requiring coding skills.

The Milan event was memorable. Thanks to Entrepreneurs First, Maxence Jamet, Estelle Charveriat, Antoine Duchein, and all participants who made it worthwhile.

The image shows the system's interface where blocks connect to form AI agent workflows through visual programming.

What's Next

The Bridge provides the framework I need to develop my work further. This residency offers dedicated time and resources to build something substantial. I'm looking forward to collaborating with fellow engineers on challenging projects.

The Bridge creates an environment where ambitious ideas can develop into practical solutions. After the program, participants will travel to San Francisco - an ideal location to present our work and explore further opportunities.

I appreciate this chance to work alongside other engineers and expand the scope of my projects.

If you're interested in joining The Bridge yourself, check out their website for more information and application details.

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