This Week in Startups E1137: Making coding accessible for all with Repl.it CEO Amjad Masad | Rising Stars of SaaS 5
Nov 11, 2020
Amjad Masad, CEO and co-founder of Repl.it, shares insights on making coding accessible for everyone through a browser-based platform. He discusses the evolution of Repl.it and its impact on collaborative coding, transforming traditional practices. The conversation explores how democratizing coding breaks barriers for learners, especially those with basic devices. Masad highlights the interplay between innovative technology and funding strategies in SaaS, while also addressing the future of coding in an AI-driven landscape.
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Early Coding Experience
- Amjad Masad learned to code at six years old when his father brought home a computer in 1993.
- Early computers required users to learn basic coding to operate them, sparking his interest.
Democratization of Coding
- Learning to code is now more accessible due to free resources and affordable hardware like Chromebooks.
- Libraries offer free computer and internet access, further reducing cost barriers.
Security Guard Learning to Code
- A security guard used Replit to learn coding, spending three hours daily on lunch breaks and at home.
- He utilized Replit's templates and community features to practice and improve coding skills.