#056 – Following Your Passion to Build an Impactful Business with Quincy Larson of freeCodeCamp

In this episode of the IndieHackers podcast, Cortland talks to Quincy Larson, the founder of Free Code Camp, about his journey from school director to self-taught software engineer. Quincy shares his insights on how to effectively learn coding, the importance of community and social engagement, the growth of Free Code Camp as a nonprofit teaching millions to code, and the challenges of maintaining a successful educational platform without traditional funding models. The conversation also touches on Quincy’s thoughts on the importance of coding in today's world and the future of Free Code Camp