Impact Report‘25
Coded by: is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on providing tech and startup education in the Philadelphia region. Our mission is to provide programming and resources for the local community that increase exposure and economic opportunity.
PUBLISHEDFEBRUARY2026
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As we reflect on 2025, I’m proud to share that this was a record year for Coded by, defined by growth, momentum, and meaningful outcomes. Last year, we worked with over 25 community partners to serve more than 1,700 individuals through our offerings, expanding what’s possible for youth and adults across our region.
What makes this work special is the tech talent pathway we are building. We support young innovators and stay alongside them as they grow through skill-building, mentorship, professional exposure, and clear pathways into college, careers, and entrepreneurship. And we are seeing the impact. Students are earning internships, landing jobs, and even building companies of their own! These outcomes remind us that access to tech education is about more than learning tools. It is about unlocking confidence and opportunity for individuals and families.
At the same time, our work extends beyond the classroom. We are cultivating community and helping strengthen the local tech ecosystem through coalition-building efforts with 1Philadelphia, including initiatives like Philly Tech Week and Innovation Weekend. We believe a thriving ecosystem is one where talent is developed, connected, and supported together.
Coded by: is here to see it through. 2025 was a milestone, and it also marks the beginning of our next chapter. As we look toward 2026, we are committed to deepening our impact and continuing to build systems that endure, so the people we serve can outlast trends and shape what comes next.
In Partnership, Danae Mobley Chief Executive Officer, Coded by:
In2025,Codedby:servedover1,200young peopleand500adultsinthePhiladelphiaregion.
ThemissionofCodedby:istopreparethetechandstartupleadersof todayandtomorrow.Wewillredefinewhatitmeanstopreparediverse talentforthefuturebyprovidingrigorouseducationalprogramming, mentorship,andessentialresourcesthatincreasethechancesofsuccess inthetechindustry.
Fromfirstcode tofirstcompany.
AstudentcanwalkintoCodedby:withlittletonoexperienceandbeginbuildingtech skillsthatopendoorstolong-termopportunity.Weintroduceourinnovatorstothe fundamentalsofsoftwaredevelopment,UI/UXdesign,andproductmanagement— helpingthemgaintheconfidencetocreate,collaborate,andseethemselvesas capablecontributorsintech.Bytheendoftheirjourney,theyarepositionedforcareer pathwaysthatcanearntwicethemedianincome,andequippednotonlytopursue techinpost-secondaryeducation,buttostayinthefieldlong-term,ultimately becomingthefuturefounderswhowillleadandcreatecompaniesoftheirown.
TheCb:curriculumpathwayisdesignedtoguidestudentsfromexplorationtomastery.HearfromAutumn,aCb: innovator,abouttheskillsthatshehasgainedduringherexperienceinmultipleclasses.
In2025,Cb:Classroomprovidedfree workshopsandcoursesinschools,rec centersandcommunityspacesfor1,200+ studentsallacrossthePhiladelphiaregion. Wecollaboratedwithover25partnersto hosttechandskill-buildingprogrammingfor studentsages8-18.Specialthankstoour programpartnerswhohostCb:workshops andcourses:
Aberdeen
Add B. Anderson Elem School
Arcadia University
Black Girls Love Math
Building 21
Central High School
CIC Philadelphia
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Crossan Elementary School
Dandelion Project
Deloitte
Drexel Student Health Center
George Washington High School
Girls Inc.
Heights Philadelphia
John F. McCloskey School
KB Foundation
Mastery Charter Shoemaker
Mastery High School of Camden
NAACP Youth Council of Southern NJ
North 10
Philly Youth Basketball
Simon Gratz High School
Mastery Charter
Thomas & Woods Summer Camp
Tiffany Fletcher Rec Center
Wexford
Innovation everywhere.
Learningbeginsintheclassroom,butitdoesn’tendthere.AtCodedby,weintentionallycreate opportunitiesforstudentstogrowbeyondlecturesandcourseworkbyconnectingtheirskillstothe realworldoftech.Throughimmersiveexperienceslikesitevisits,hands-onworkshops,andfounder talks,studentsgainexposuretothepeople,environments,andpossibilitiesthatexistacrossthetech industry.Theseexperiencesaremadepossiblethroughthestrengthofourcorporateand communitypartnershipsthatopendoorstomeaningful,career-connectedlearning.
Cb:Innovation LabNowOpen!
Thisyear,wewerethrilledtoopenournew InnovationLabspaceinUniversityCity!This workspacethathostsclassesandeventswas madepossiblethroughagrantfromtheState ofPennsylvaniaandothergenerousdonors.
InnovationTournament
TheCb:InnovationTournamentprovesthatcompetitionisoneofthemostpowerfulcatalystsforlearning.By challenginghighschoolstudentstosolvereal-worldproblemsunderpressure,wesawaremarkablesurgein creativity,teamwork,andgrit.This10-weekcompetitionpushedparticipantstogobeyondtheory,workingto buildtechstartupconceptsfromthegroundup.Competingfora$5,000prize,over20studentsdiscoveredthe resiliencerequiredtoinnovate,demonstratingthatwhenhighstakesmeethighsupport,youngpeoplecan achievetheextraordinary.Forthe5 yearrunning,weempoweredthenextgenerationofleaderstoturntheir biggestideasintoreality.
Authentic experiences.
TECHANDINNOVATIONINTERNSHIP:
Lastsummer,wecontinuedtoempowerhighschool andcollegestudents,offeringthemahands-on experiencethatbringstheworldoftech,design,and entrepreneurshiptolife.Theydidn’tjustlearnabout innovation—theylivedit.Theprogramgave19 participantsthechancetodiveintothereal-worldtech experience,workinginteamstodeveloptheirown startupsfromscratch.Withguidancefromindustry expertsfromsomeofthetoptechcompanies,they tackledrealchallenges,builtpracticalskills,andlearned howtoturnbigideasintotangiblesolutions.
84%OFINTERNSAREINTERESTEDIN CREATINGTHEIROWNSTARTUP
100%OFINTERNSAREINTERESTEDIN PURSUINGACAREERINTHETECHINDUSTRY
withhigh-qualityprofessionalexpe sessions,thathelpthembetterund g y
Salesforce
Vanguard
SEI Seer Interactive
BuildinginRealTime
Codedby:teachesstudentstechskillsthattheyapplytobuildingrealcompanies.
ThissectionshowcasesthreeMVPsdevelopedbyourhighschoolandcollegeinterns overthesummer,turningtheirideasintofunctioningproductswithreal-worldpotential.
Knouri
JobBerry
Knouri enables hospitals to seamlessly extend care beyond discharge, transforming post-hospitalization support. The platform delivers real-time insight into patient vital signs, all monitored remotely from the comfort of home. This visibility enables care teams to intervene when conditions change reducing costly readmission penalties and improving patient quality of life.
Job Berry efficiently connects homeowners and skilled specialty trade contractors. The platform simplifies the hiring process by allowing homeowners to post jobs with fixed, non-negotiable prices, offering a transparent and straightforward experience. Contractors who use the platform are only charged for leads that convert into actual jobs. With Job Berry, both homeowners and contractors can rely on the platform to get the job done.
Savorly
Savorly is the smart way to save, organize, and rediscover recipes in a world overflowing with options. More access hasn’t solved the problem it’s made it worse. Savorly cuts through the noise with one-click recipe saving, custom organization, and AI-powered recommendations tailored to your taste and lifestyle. Say goodbye to endless scrolling and lost favorites Savorly helps you find the right recipe at the right time.
Team MNM: Melody Z., Neha V., Madelyn M.
TeamJEY
Team JEY: Jessica M., Elwaleed G., Younes I.
Team Aiva: Isabelle M., Andrea S., and Aveana W.
Alumni Outcomes
The Coded by: journey doesn’t end when a program finishes— this section celebrates a few of our alumni as they take their next steps, landing internships, securing jobs, and stepping into new opportunities in tech with the skills they’ve built.
LUCIAG.(C’23)
Congratsonlandinga secondinternshipwith AmazonasUXDesigner whilecompletingherdegree atDrexelUniversity
QUEENAC.(C’23)
CongratstoQueenafor becomingaGatesScholar andsecuringapositionwith CapitalOne,whilecompleting herdegreeatPenn.
ELWAWEEDG.(C’25)
Congratsonsecuringa positionasanAIinternatO3 andservingas Co-President oftheTempleUniv.
EntrepreneurialStudent Association.
TAHSINZ(C’23)
Congratsonthelaunchof a37,hisAIprocess intelligencesoftware companybasedinSan Francisco.
VANESSAK.(C’24)
CongratstoVanessafor securingrolesatExternand FutureStandardwhile completingherdegreeat DrexelUniversity
Neighborhoodto nationalimpact.
Codedby:isworkingtoraisetheprofileofPhiladelphiaasaglobaltechhubbysupporting foundersandadvancingadulttechinitiativesthrough1Philadelphia.1Philadelphiahelps ensurethatPhiladelphia’stechstorybyshowingupatsignatureeventsacrossthecountry andhostinglandmarkexperiencesathome.FromnationalmomentslikeTechCrunchand ArtBaseltolocalanchorslikePhillyTechWeekandInnovationWeekend,wearebuilding brandrecognitionforPhiladelphiaasaplacewherepeoplecanlaunch,lead,andthrivein thetechsector.
Cultivating Community
PHILLY TECH WEEK: In 2025, 1Philadelphia hosted the 15 annual Philly Tech Week, which was a powerful testament to the strength and unity of our local community! Over 80 partners came together to host events that reflected the vibrant culture and innovation thriving across Philadelphia. th
PARTNERS
1PHLMEETUPS:In2025,1Philadelphiahostedfivemeetups,unitingover650attendees drivenbyasharedpassionfortechnologyandcommunity.Thesegatheringsservedasavital catalystforthePhillytechscene,fosteringmeaningfulconnections,sparkinghigh-impact collaborations,andadvancingourmissiontobuildamoreinclusiveecosystem.Byprovidinga platformforbothemergingtalentandseasonedprofessionalstoconnect,ourmeetupshave becomeacornerstoneofcommunitybuildingandcollectivegrowth.
Innovation Weekend
At 1Philadelphia, our mission is to connect and empower founders by helping them build social capital, expand their network, and access the financial and strategic opportunities that fuel their growth. In 2025, we hosted our 4 annual Innovation Weekend bringing national voices in tech and innovation to Philadelphia. th
3 DAYSOFEVENTS
ATTENDEESACROSS THEWEEKEND 30 SPEAKERS&EXPERTS
INNOVATIONWEEKEND:Returningforitsfourthyear,InnovationWeekendcreatedasp wherebrilliance,creativity,andunapologeticinnovationshowedupinfullforce.From founderspushingboundariestoyoungcreatorssteppingintotheirpower,everyroomwas filledwiththekindofenergyyoudon’tforget.Ourspeakersdidn’tjust“shareexpertise”-t pouredintothecommunity,challengedthestatusquo,andsparkedconversationsthatwil ripplefarbeyondthisweekend.
PhillyisforFounders
1Philadelphiaiscommittedtoshowingtheworldwhatwealreadyknow—Philadelphiaisanincredibleplaceto build.ThroughourFounderDiscoveryExperience,webringout-of-marketfounderstosignaturelocaltech eventssotheycanseeourecosystemupcloseandconnectwiththepeople,insights,andtangibleresources thatmakeitpossibletostartandscaleabusinesshere.
PTW25COHORT-DuringPhillyTechWeek,wewelcomednineout-ofmarketfounderstoexperiencethePhillytechecosystemfirsthandand exploretheresources,community,andopportunitiesavailabletobuild andgrowtheirbusinesseshere.
IW25COHORT-AnotherfivefoundersjoinedusduringInnovation Weekendandwereabletoexperiencethemeetup,InnovationSummit andWeekendWorkshop.Participantsmadestrongconnectionsacross thePhillyecosystemandshowedincreasedinterestinPhillyasa locationtobuildtheirstartup.
“[1Philadelphia] is bringing the Philly start up community together in such a beautiful organic way. As a founder be prepared to immerse yourself in culture, connection, and community. Philly has a lot to offer!” -Anastasia J.
“This event was amazing and made Philly feel like a home for startup founders. I really loved the connections I made with other founders and the amount of support provided.” -Diana T.
“[The best part?] The connections. The cohort, curated experience, and your Philly hospitality created an environment where it was possible to meet a wide range of people and build great lasting connections.” -Jessica L.
“The 1Philadelphia Founder Discovery Experience has been the most intentional founder experiences I’ve ever been part of.. It’s one of the few programs that actually puts founders in the room not just with other entrepreneurs, but with real decision-makers. [...] They didn’t hesitate for even a second to make meaningful introductions—the kind of introductions that can change the direction of a company like Tykoon AI.”-Peter I.
PhillyisthePlatform
Growthhappenswhenyou'reintherightroomsandtotrulygrow,foundersneedaccesstonational andglobalopportunities.In2025,1PhiladelphialaunchedtheInclineFundtoprovidefinancialsupport forPhiladelphia-basedfoundersandtechnologiststoattendmajortechconferences,pitch competitions,andindustryeventsthatcantaketheirskillstothenextlevel.
TechCrunchDisrupt:PhiladelphiametSanFrancisco aswesentfourlocalfounderstooneoftheworld’s largeststartupevents.Thefoundersreturnedwith valuableconnections,practicalinsights,andafresh perspectiveonscalingtheirbusinesses.
AfroTech2025:1Philadelphiasentfivelocalfounders andtechnologiststothepremierconferenceforBlack techinnovators.Beyondtheconferencefloor,we partneredwithTribajatohost"Foundersvs.Techies: AdultRecessExperience,"aneventdesignedto createspacewherepeoplecanrechargeandbuild lastingrelationships.
SXSW-Austin, TX Black Tech Week
InTheir Words
Our impact is felt most deeply through the voices of our community—hear directly from students, families, and community members as they share how Coded by: has supported their growth, built confidence, and helped them imagine new possibilities for their future in tech and beyond.
“IlikedthatIwasabletostruggle, becausethatshowswhatIneedto workon.Alsolearningnewthings allowedmetogaugemyskillsin newerconcepts.”
CARTIER M. INNOVATION LEAGUE, ‘25
“This experience has inspired me to continue exploring the tech field, knowing that with persistence and an open mind, I can take on challenges I once thought were beyond me.”
SAAMYA G. CB: INTERN, ‘25
"AnotheryearwhereI’mbeyond impressedwithallofthework fromtheCodedby:interns![...]I alwaysloveworkingwithCoded by:andmeetingthenextgenof folksintech!"
CHRISTINA B. VOLUNTEER, SEER INTERACTIVE
[TheCb:experienceinone word?]
“NECESSARY”
FRANKIE D. CB: PARENT
“Watching our tech associates mentor high school students as they developed AI prototypes and business concepts was a clear reminder of why this work matters.
CHRISTOPHER G. CORPORATE PARTNER, CAPITAL ONE
Thank You!
Our work would not be possible without the generosity of our donors and supporters. Because our donor community, we’re able to deliver high-quality tech and innovation education that expands opportunity in our region. Thank you to each and every person who invested in our work. No matter how large or small, your gift made a difference! List below are the individuals and entities whose contributions above $2,500 powered our impact in 2025:
Corporate Funders
Aberdeen Accenture
Bank of America
Capital One
Comcast Corporation
Comic Relief Inc.
Dale Workforce Solutions
Glean
Gopuff
IBX
J.P. Morgan Chase
J.P. Morgan
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
KPMG
Penn Medicine Office of Govt. and Community Relations
PWC
SAP
Seer Interactive
SEI
Target Corporation
Upwork Foundation
WSFS Bank
Foundations
Art Philly
(Be)Philly Foundation
Halloran Philanthropies
Hamilton Family Charitable Trust
Lindy Family Foundation
Nelson Foundation
The Allen Hilles Fund
United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey
Valentine Foundation
Van Aken Family Foundation
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Government and Community
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
City of Philadelphia
Pennovation Works
Philadelphia Dept. of Commerce
PIDC
The Chamber of Commerce of
Greater Philadelphia
Additional Supporters
Hazzouri & Associates
The Executive Leadership Council
University City Science Center
