Q&A with Hadi Partovi on starting Code.org, working on IE at Microsoft, what he is looking for in startup founders, and teaching computer science in schools
The founder and chief executive of Code.org, who was born in Iran, says computer science is a “foundational skill,” … Tweets: @dkhos , @hadip , and @levesquepat Tweets: Dara Khosrowshahi / @dkhos : From revolution to success in private life to making a difference in public life at scale. @hadip's story is an inspiration. #proudcousin. http://twitter.com/... Hadi Partovi / @hadip : I'm honored for the @nytimes to profile of my work alongside such amazing biz leaders. The highlight from my interview about the work of @codeorg: “We're not trying to prepare kids for jobs. We're trying to prepare kids for life.” http://www.nytimes.com/... Patricia Levesque / @levesquepat : All students should learn #computerscience. “...computer science is as important as biology. Understanding photosynthesis or H2O or electricity is just as foundational as understanding how the internet works or what an algorithm is.” @hadip http://www.nytimes.com/... #EdInnovation