Entrepreneurs Vaults on Instagram: "Hopscotch, the kid-friendly coding app launched in 2013, quickly proved its impact—20,000 downloads in its first week and over 2.5 million projects created within a year. Nearly half its users are girls, setting it apart in the world of educational tech. When Samantha John pitched on Shark Tank in 2021, she sought $400,000 for 4% equity at a $10M valuation. Mark Cuban struck a deal instead—$550,000 for 11%, valuing the company at $5M. That partnership unlocked

Entrepreneurship | Business | Startup Culture on Instagram: "Hopscotch, the kid-friendly coding app launched in 2013, quickly proved its impact 20,000 downloads in its first week and over 2.5 million projects created within a year. Nearly half its users are girls, setting it apart in the world of educational tech. When Samantha John pitched on Shark Tank in 2021, she sought $400,000 for 4% equity at a $10M valuation. Mark Cuban struck a deal instead $550,000 for 11%, valuing the company at $5M.