#240 – Capturing a Valuable Market from the Bottom Up with Amjad Masad of Replit

In this IndieHackers podcast episode, Cortland speaks with Amjad Massad, the founder of Repl.it, about the platform's evolution from an open-source project to a robust online programming environment that empowers both coders and educators. They discuss the unique strategy of being an entry point in coding education, the challenges of handling server exploits, and the rewarding aspects of entrepreneurship. Amjad shares his personal journey in coding, his experiences in raising funds, and the lessons learned in building a startup