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Codecademy

Acquired · The leading online learning platform for technical skills.

22signal of 100 · rising 3
  • team of 225Team size · YC's directory+12.2
  • YC top companyOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+6
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4

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About Codecademy

Working professionals are experiencing their jobs changing amidst the rise of technology and automation threatens over 800 million jobs. At the same time, software is eating the world, disrupting every major industry, and creating millions of new technology jobs that companies are eager to fill. This is the skills gap. Our mission is closing it. In 2011, we changed the face of education by creating free interactive coding courses explored by over 45 million people. As we look to the future, we're focused on helping anyone get the skills they need for the jobs they want. We aim to bridge the gap: between companies and the workforce, people and their dream jobs. Join one of the most dynamic technology companies in New York that is changing the way the world learns. Headquartered in New York City, our team is filled with highly curious diverse individuals whose backgrounds span tech and education. Our team is passionate about our mission: helping people get the skills they need for the jobs they want. We seek transparency, thrive on feedback, value teamwork, love evolving and never forget it's people first. We enjoy catered lunches together, company outings, guest speakers and long walks on the beach.

YC batch
S11 · Summer 2011
Status, per YC
Acquired
Category
Other
Team size
225
Location
New York City, NY, USA; New York, NY, USA
Checked
7h ago

YC tags: Education

Codecademy in S11: 60 companies, 8% AI

Codecademy: questions

Which YC batch was Codecademy in?

Codecademy was in Y Combinator's Summer 2011 batch (S11).

Is Codecademy still active?

Y Combinator lists Codecademy as acquired.

Where is Codecademy based?

Codecademy lists New York City, NY, USA; New York, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.