Rebuilding your business online, with Richard Wang

Host Gemma Milne talks with Richard Wang, CEO of Coding Dojo, a partner in the Microsoft Reactor Program, that's dedicated to teaching coding skills to people with no software background. Recently, Coding Dojo has launched a new initiative called, Tech for America, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic by helping them move their businesses online. Learn the origin story of Tech for America, inspiring stories of traditional brick-and-mortar businesses that have quickly expanded their online operations, how to help employees adapt to change, plus lessons and advice for the future.  

About Richard Wang 

As the CEO of Coding Dojo, Richard is dedicated to empowering everyone to participate in the digital economy through the universal language of coding. Coding Dojo recently rallied hundreds of alumni members to volunteer their talents to help local businesses build digital platforms and meet their customers on their terms.  

Learn more about Coding Dojo:  

https://www.codingdojo.com  

Learn more about Tech for America:  

https://www.codingdojo.com/tech-for-america  

Topics of discussion  

About Coding Dojo and Tech for America (0:46)How gyms are serving members in new, more personal ways (4:25)Collaborating with business owners and understanding their needs (7:24)Helping employees navigate sudden transformation (18:24)Inspiring transformations in the health and food industries (22:20)Lessons for the future (25:57)Three pieces of advice (28:15)

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