Andrew Atkinson

Vidcode

Vidcode is a programming software and curriculum that teaches students to code through creativity. The curricular approach enables students to create video filters, simulations, augmented reality, and other creative projects -- all while learning the fundamentals of computer programming. Vidcode is driven by a mission to provide an engaging and accessible way for all students to learn to code. Founded by an all-female team, the company was built with girls in mind and pays special attention to increasing participation from young women and underrepresented minorities. Vidcode's online curriculum has been implemented in over 20,000 schools, reaching 300,000 students globally. Vidcode is partnered with NYC CS4All, the Girl Scouts of Greater NY, and BrainPOP to increase reach across multiple channels in efforts to meet its goal of teaching 10 million students to code by 2020.