From Webcam to 8 million Subscribers: The Khan Academy

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

Boxlight Creative Studio

Technology, Business, Careers

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 August 2023

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Recorded live from the Tony Blair Future of Britain Conference we learn of Sal Khan's incredible journey from a high-paying hedge fund job to gracing the cover of Forbes. In 2004, he switched gears when his cousin sought help with her homework. Armed with a webcam, he began creating tutorial videos. What started as a side project today stands as a powerhouse with the Khan Academy gaining a jaw dropping 100 million users across 190 countries. The YouTube channel alone boasts 8 million subscribers and an astounding 2 billion views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:14.0	In 2004, Sal Khan was working at a hedge fund when his cousin needed help with her maps
1:20.8	through he just turned on his webcam and started filming some tutorials.
1:25.1	I get hooked, I start tutoring her younger brothers,
1:27.9	where it spreads in my family.
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