Knowing how to code gives a person a remarkable advantage in life and access to high-paying careers. CodeCombat’s CEO and cofounder Nick Winter has helped millions of students learn to code through his game-based platforms CodeCombat and Ozaria. In this conversation, Nick explains how an awful introduction to coding in college, a burning inclination to create a startup, and a volunteer trip to China led to the manifestation of his first company Skritter. Learn how the experience of Skitter led to the framework of CodeCombat. Hear the origin story of CodeCombat’s game elements. Discover how the company builds fluency in coding and promotes a growth mindset in young people. 

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