“Learning to Code is Not Just for Coders” | Ali Partovi | TEDxSausalito

COFOUNDER, CODE.ORG, ILIKE, & LINKEXCHANGE
"Every child in America deserves access to Computer Science."

Described by the San Jose Mercury
News as one of “Silicon Valley’s top angel investors,” Ali Partovi has backed Airbnb, Dropbox, Facebook, Uber, and Zappos.
In 2013, Partovi helped his twin brother Hadi
science education and has introduced 200
million kids to computer programming via the
“Hour of Code.” Early in his career he cofounded LinkExchange and later iLike.

[pronouncedseven]

Wow what a Dad... gets the kids a computer and says if you wanna play games you need to program them

[lucaspetrysantana]

The way he compares Computer Science to other subjects like Math and English is really interesting because it allows us, who aren't coders, to understand his arguments.

Great talk!

[AlejandroRodriguez-sfwf]

He convinced me. I used to be the "naw this isn't for me" person, and now it's becoming more and more relevant

[esteph]

I'm 27, I never finished college but always wanted to get a degree. Now I'm planning to go back to college and this video (plus previous research done) has made me want to pursue computer science! Growing up I never knew this was a career option, I'm so glad kids are learning this at a young age.

[ashwindoke]

Thanks for this video.
He speaks in simple tone but content is inspirational.

[azizalaliq]

I wish i learned coding in school :( i'm learning now in college and i really like it.

[Shiro-iqvs]

Me: Yeehhh I can code
Computer: "Hello world"

[pauligrossinoz]

The Commodore *VIC-20* was the first computer mum and dad bought for us - and I loved it death. 😆

[PvMFrosties]

This really spoke to me, my whole entire life ive wanted to be a motivational speaker and spead a good message for people. but this is something that i want to help be a part of. i want everyone to have access to this creative thinking from learning a new skill. man i struggled with finding my creativity in math and English but as soon as if found out about coding its gone crazy!

[MrMichaeledavis]

Programming is like magic! I love it. Learn to code!

[retryhikaru]

"It's their favorite subject, because it makes school real and relevant". God, I wish I knew back then. This is exactly how I feel about computer science courses I take on today.

[enoshsubba]

So Underrated. The content is so great

[edwardbrown]

My Autistic son is in 4th grade and he is just starting it. He loves it but never has enough time with it due to he runs out of time and that upsets him and the rest of his day is horrible. Wish we had a program at him for him.

[loemhuohok]

His presentation is so understandable. Great!

[MiguelRecondo]

Absolutely necessary for every self-employed person and a need that is not taught in school in order to make your mind grow

[jellej]

This is great! and really motivational.. Baffled that this video only got this little views.

[truthseeker]

thank u ali partovi, I'm going to learn coding now :)

[climatedeceptionnetwork]

This is a very good presentation. Very informative and educational.

[joehaz]

I hope they start teaching all kid programming.

[noob_]

never have I watched a 15 min TEDx continuously without getting bored, anyways, Imma show this to my mom