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Office Hours with Elle

Elle Yuan Wang

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6 days ago

In "Office Hours," host Dr. Elle Wang interviews leading experts to explore cutting-edge developments in science, artificial intelligence, and educational tools. Each episode offers listeners valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance learning, stay informed about technological advancements, and apply scientific knowledge to everyday life.

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How freeCodeCamp Made Learning to Code Free | Quincy Larson | Office Hours with Dr. Elle Wang

Office Hours with Elle

1 hour 26 minutes 30 seconds

8 months ago

How freeCodeCamp Made Learning to Code Free | Quincy Larson | Office Hours with Dr. Elle Wang

Welcome to the Office Hour Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m joined by Quincy Larson, the founder of FreeCodeCamp, a charity that’s helping millions of people learn to code and transform their careers.

Quincy shares his incredible journey, from founding FreeCodeCamp to growing it into a global nonprofit with over 10.5 million YouTube subscribers. He dives deep into his decision to give away all of his equity, and the importance of skills, network, and reputation in the world of coding and entrepreneurship. You’ll also hear valuable advice on scaling a nonprofit, building a global community, and navigating the challenges of monetization in the tech education space.

00:00 - 02:00: Welcome and Introduction to Quincy Larson

02:00 - 10:00: The Origins of FreeCodeCamp: From Idea to Reality

10:00 - 20:00: The Journey to 10.5 Million Subscribers on YouTube

20:00 - 30:00: Why Quincy Gave Away All His Equity in FreeCodeCamp

30:00 - 40:00: The Role of Skills, Network, and Reputation in Building a Tech Empire

40:00 - 50:00: Scaling FreeCodeCamp: The Importance of Community and Outreach

50:00 - 60:00: Monetization, Sustainability, and Growing a Global Non-Profit

60:00 - 70:00: Advice for Aspiring Coders and Entrepreneurs in the Tech Space

70:00 - 80:00: The Future of FreeCodeCamp and Education in Coding

80:00 - 85:00: Quincy’s Vision for the Future of Tech Education and Closing Remarks

freecodeCamp: https://www.freecodecamp.org/

Quincy's Book "How to Code": https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/learn-to-code-book/

The freeCodeCamp Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC8butISFwT-Wl7EV0hUK0BQ