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Recurse Center

The retreat where curious programmers recharge and grow

Y CombinatorSummer 2010ActiveEducationEducationCommunityRecruiting

What they do

Problem

Programmers need a supportive way to improve their skills, recharge, and grow without a rigid curriculum or traditional classroom setting.

Solution

A free, self-directed educational retreat for programmers, funded by an integrated recruiting service that offers optional personalized job-search support.

Who it's for

Curious programmers at varying experience levels who want to get better at programming and may be considering a new job.

Founders

Nicholas Bergson-Shilcock
Founder

Cofounder & CEO of the Recurse Center.

Sonali Sridhar
Founder

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