Jocelyn Leavitt, Co-Founder, CEO, Hopscotch

Jocelyn LeavittSpeaking On: Toys, Learning, & Play Summit on Feb. 17th

Jocelyn is the CEO and co-founder of Hopscotch, a startup working to make computer programming accessible to all. A former educator and business owner, Jocelyn combines her love of building companies with a passion for empowering students of all ages through experiential learning.

Her work at Hopscotch has been featured by Apple, recognized in FastCompany, Forbes, and Business Insider, and received awards from the Children’s Technology Review, the Parent’s Choice Foundation, and NYC BigApps. Founded in 2013, the company’s products have earned the praise of kids and teachers alike in over 100 countries. Hopscotch the first ever programming language designed for a mobile device, enabling kids aged 8-infinity to create their own apps and games.

Prior to founding Hopscotch, Jocelyn founded a real estate company and taught 7th through 11th grades in Hawaii and New York City. A graduate of Dartmouth and Columbia Business School, she lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.

Website: www.gethopscotch.com