a16z Podcast: If Coding is the New Literacy, How Can More People Code?

Susan Murnett, a former executive at Yahoo and Netscape, and founder of Hack the Hood, joins Laura Weidman-Powers of Code 2040, Reshka Sajani from Girls Who Code, and Chrissy Brodigan from GitHub. They discuss coding as the new essential literacy, emphasizing its role in empowering underrepresented communities. Key topics include challenges faced by newcomers in tech, the importance of mentorship, and innovative education strategies like agile methodologies. Their insights highlight the need for diversity and inclusion in creating pathways to tech careers.