Insights from Alex at Khan Academy

Alex discusses his role at Khan Academy, focusing on making content interactive and testing changes. He shares his previous experience at a carsharing startup and his skills in martial arts. Alex explains why he joined Khan Academy, highlighting its unique approach to education. He offers advice to students interested in tech and coding, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and confidence. Finally, Alex expresses excitement about future projects and tech trends like VR.

What is one of Alex's main responsibilities at Khan Academy?

• Managing social media

• Making exercises interactive

• Designing the website

• Creating video content

How does Khan Academy test small changes?

• By conducting surveys

• By applying them to a subset of users

• By implementing them for all users

• By using focus groups

What feature is being reintroduced to the video pages at Khan Academy?

• A comment section

• A download option

• A practice button

• A share button

What was the main idea behind the car-sharing startup Alex worked at?

• To sell cars online

• To provide car maintenance services

• To rent out unused cars

• To offer car insurance

Which martial art did Alex practice?

• Aikido

• Karate

• Judo

• Krav Maga

Why did Alex choose to join Khan Academy?

• To work fewer hours

• To travel more

• To work on innovative educational solutions

• For a higher salary

What aspect of Khan Academy's culture does Alex appreciate the most?

• The flexible working hours

• The office location

• The free snacks

• The motivated and skilled team

What advice does Alex give to students interested in tech?

• Avoid making mistakes

• Start doing projects and seek mentorship

• Focus only on theory

• Wait until college to start

What future trend in technology excites Alex?

• Blockchain

• Quantum computing

• Virtual reality

• Augmented reality

What is a key factor for success according to Alex?

• Having a lot of money

• Being at the right place at the right time

• Having motivation and interest

• Following trends blindly