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🌟 Hey Berlin! Ready to dive into the NoCode world together? 🌟 We're the NoCode Collective Club, a cozy corner in Berlin for anyone excited about NoCode, AI, and all things tech. We're about taking action, learning, and growing together. What's in it for you? 🛠 Real hands-on workshops. You'll get to play with cool NoCode tools. 🎤 Talks that inspire. Stories from folks who've been where you are. 🤝 Teamwork. Solve challenges with new friends who are as curious as you. 🌈 A mix of people. Tech startups, internet buffs, AI enthusiasts... you name it. We believe in making things happen, sharing what we know, and having a good time along the way. 🔗 Wanna join our next meetup? It's where your NoCode journey takes off. Let's explore what we can build and innovate together. Link will be shared in the comments. 👋 Hit us up! Be part of our next gathering and let’s make NoCode magic happen in Berlin. More informations will be posted beginning next week!

"As soon as we picked up the kids, we drove there. Instead of just dropping the kids off, we thought it would be good for the kids to see my husband and I taking the classes too." 🌟 At StreetCode, we believe in learning together as a family! This amazing testimonial from a StreetCode parent highlights the importance of shared growth and empowerment. Join us and discover how our programs can inspire and uplift your whole family. #streetcodeacademy #teched #technology #techcareer #techacademy #diversityintech #techinclusivity #minoritiesintech #techempowerment #STEMdiversity #innovationforall #blackengineers #POCintech

"As a student, I never thought I'd get this far. When I did the first class I was like dang I could do this. It was confidence boosting. I definitely found my passion." We love hearing words like these! They remind us why we do what we do at StreetCode. Empowering our students to discover their potential and passion in tech is what drives us every day. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It's stories like yours that inspire us to keep pushing for innovation and inclusivity in our communities. #streetcodeacademy #teched #technology #techcareer #techacademy #diversityintech #techinclusivity #minoritiesintech #techempowerment #STEMdiversity #innovationforall #blackengineers #POCintech

Breaking through the 100-problem barrier on LeetCode is a monumental achievement, and I'm proud to say that I've done it! 🎉 However, I'm ready to push myself further and tackle more challenging problems by shifting my focus towards the medium-level challenges. With determination in my heart and a hunger for new challenges, I step into this next phase of my LeetCode journey. It's like unlocking a new chapter, a fresh start filled with opportunities for growth and learning. It's time to raise the bar and embrace the complexity. Are you ready to join me on this journey of growth and self-improvement? Let's embrace the challenge and see where it takes us! 🚀 #LeetCode #growthmindset #selfimprovement #challengeaccepted

When Nicolae Rusan and I started out we wanted to make programming more accessible. Today, I’m proud of how we’ve actualized that intention. We're building the creative platform to help GTM teams turn any growth idea into reality. I’m really thankful to our customers, our community, our team, and my co-founder Varun Anand for what we’ve built to date. We've grown revenue 10x each of the past two years, and Clay has quickly become the default growth engine for the world's most innovative teams, including Anthropic, Intercom, Notion and Vanta. An entire ecosystem has emerged as well, with Clay experts starting bootcamps, newsletters and Claygencies (some with multi-million dollar run rates!) to service the demand. We've never shared our fundraising before. So I'm excited to announce that Clay has raised $62m in total funding, across our pre-seed (led by Box Group), seed (led by First Round), Series A (led by Sequoia) and most recently — our Series B (led by Meritech) at a $500M valuation. Our team includes some of the world’s most talented engineers, ex-founders, and operators, but we don’t just write code — we make music, perform DJ sets, write poetry, do clowning workshops, make pottery (of course), and so much more. This is a special company at an inflection moment. Come join us — we're hiring across every function. Thank you to David Tisch, Gregory R. and Adam Rothenberg from Box Group for their early support. Josh Kopelman, Brett Berson from First Round Capital for always providing introductions, advice and optimism at a moment's notice. Phin Barnes for partnering at the seed. Eliot Durbin and Ed Sim (Boldstart) for their unwavering their enthusiasm and support from day one. Andy Sack for being a friend and investor before we even had an idea. Our board member Mike Vernal for his unwavering and consistent advocacy on our behalf, and Alfred Lin, Pat Grady and Andrew Reed from Sequoia Capital for their help as we scale, and finally Alex Kurland from Meritech Capital for his conviction in us and enthusiasm for the journey ahead. Many thanks as well to all the investors who've helped us succeed: Notation Capital (Nicholas Chirls), Maple VC (Andre Charoo), HubSpot Ventures (Nate Morgan), 20SALES (Maggie Hott, Stevie Case), 20GROWTH (Sri Batchu), Oliver J. (fmr CRO, Asana), Ashley Kramer (CMO, GitLab), Scott Belsky (CPO, Adobe), Vinay Hiremath (Co-Founder, Loom), Matt MacInnis (COO, Rippling), Emily Kramer (fmr. Head of Marketing, Asana & Carta), Douglas Hanna (COO, Grafana), Marie Gassée (Head of GTM, Column), Armand Farrokh (fmr VP Sales, Pave), Adam Nash (fmr CEO, Wealthfront), Jay Simons (fmr President, Atlassian), Idan Koren (CMO, Verkada), John Lilly (fmr CEO, Mozilla), Ryan Wiggins (VP Growth, Mercury), Ekin Oflazer (Head of Product (Core/AI), Notion),  ChenLi Wang (fmr Head of BizOps, Dropbox), Jeff Sinclair (Head of GTM Data, Stripe), Noah Adelstein (Growth, Rippling), Dakota McKenzie (Sales, Databricks), Shana Fisher (Third Kind).

Excited to share that I've completed 100-days LeetCode challenge! 🚀 Grateful for the opportunity to enhance my problem-solving skills and tackle coding challenges head-on. Ready for the next chapter of growth and learning! 💻📚 #LeetCodeChallenge #CodingJourney #ContinuousLearning #apnacollege #codingskills #SoftwareDevelopment #Tech #Developer #TechJobs #softwaredevelopment #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #Business #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Marketing #TechTrends #DiversityAndInclusion

🧠 Embracing Neurodiversity in Tech 🚀   Did you know that neurodiverse teams can supercharge problem-solving and creativity in tech?   💡 This week, we are celebrating the power of diverse minds of our learners and within our CODE team 🙌   From being a past learner to a current CODE team member - Hollie's experience with CODE has had a big impact.   🔗 Find out more about CODE Cumbria: https://codecumbria.tech/   #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityAtWork #NeurodiversityInTech #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #Tech #CodeCumbria #CodeLancashire #EmployersInTech

When it comes to leaders in tech who inspire me, Guillermo Rauch is someone I deeply admire. Originally from Lanús, Argentina, Guillermo’s journey from a self-taught developer to the CEO of Vercel shows how curiosity, passion, and persistence can drive real innovation. What’s really motivating about Guillermo’s story is that it’s not just about technical achievements. He started with limited access to resources but found a way to teach himself programming through open-source communities and internet forums. His drive was fueled by a genuine love for building things, experimenting with new ideas, and contributing to projects like MooTools at a young age. It was this curiosity that eventually led him to create groundbreaking tools like Next.js and the Vercel platform. For Guillermo, coding was never just a job—it was a way to turn creative ideas into reality. He’s always been driven by the idea of making technology more accessible, allowing anyone, anywhere to build and deploy their ideas without needing large teams or complex infrastructure. His vision is clear: to empower the next generation of creators, whether they’re in Silicon Valley or in a small town like Lanús. Guillermo’s story reminds me that passion and persistence can take you far, even if you start with limited resources. It’s about embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and staying focused on what truly matters. As someone who’s also self-taught, I find his journey incredibly inspiring. Who in your field inspires you? Let’s connect and discuss!

🚀 Today, I started my journey with the "NoCode Institute" to learn even more about technology and new methods to enhance my digital skills. My goal is to come out with more knowledge and learnings than ever before. 💻 #NoCodeFastTrackChallenge #Santander #NoCodeInstitute

At StreetCode, our mission is to bridge the digital divide and empower communities of color to achieve their full potential. We believe that everyone should have access to the tools and opportunities that tech and innovation provide. By sharing the mindset, skills, and access needed, we’re creating pathways to success for individuals and communities alike. From coding to entrepreneurship, our programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in today's digital world. Whether you're looking to start a new career, launch a business, or simply gain new skills, StreetCode is here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’re creating opportunities, driving change, and building a brighter, more inclusive future. ✨💻 Join us and be a part of the movement. Let's innovate together! #streetcodeacademy #teched #technology #techcareer #techacademy #diversityintech #techinclusivity #minoritiesintech #techempowerment #STEMdiversity #innovationforall #blackengineers #POCintech