Ep 129: Get Technical with Adda Birnir

Learning to Code

Adda Birnir, founder of SkillCrush, shares her journey in creating an online coding school designed to empower individuals, especially women, to transition into tech careers. She emphasizes the importance of having supportive instructors and a community, which are integral to the learning process at SkillCrush. Adda explains that the platform offers a comprehensive package of tech and career-focused content, aiming to transform beginners into job-ready developers or designers 1.

The thing that I know is actually the most valuable that students get out of our program is both confidence and sort of a shift in perspective from feeling like there's no options for them to, like, there's so many options for them.

--- Adda Birnir

This approach not only equips students with technical skills but also instills confidence and a sense of possibility in their career paths 2.

   

Empowering Women

SkillCrush is committed to making tech accessible and less intimidating, particularly for women and underrepresented groups. Adda Birnir highlights the platform's free coding camp as a gateway to inspire more people to explore technology, regardless of where they ultimately choose to study 3.

The more people who are empowered by technology, I think the better for everyone, especially the more women and women of color and people who have otherwise previously not been represented in the tech.

--- Adda Birnir

Additionally, the podcast hosts, Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir, discuss their commitment to diversity and inclusion, aiming to amplify underrepresented voices in podcasting and tech 4.