How Entrepreneurs Change Communities | Jason Straughan | TEDxSanAntonio

Описание: We all benefit from the vision, risk, and determination of the pioneer. Yes, entrepreneurs matter. But, it's the first and pioneering entrepreneur who demonstrate something can work and the explosion follows behind them.

Why and how should we support them?

Jason is the Co Founder of Grok Interactive and Codeup, two companies focused on software development based in San Antonio. A life-long programmer, he fell in love with computers in elementary school and has been hooked ever since.

As CEO of Grok Interactive, he leads a team of web and mobile application developers creating custom software solutions. They have worked on applications with clients including the Wounded Warrior Project, the US Army, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as many startups.

Jason also Co Founded Codeup, a career school focused on training web developers to meet the growing demand for programming talent in San Antonio. Codeup is a career accelerator that uses an immersive approach to train software development to students with little to no prior programming experience.


This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx