Adda Birnir

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Adda Birnir is the founder and former CEO of Skillcrush, a company that has recently been acquired by PowerToFly.2 She now holds the position of Chief Product Officer and General Manager of Skillcrush at PowerToFly.

Background and Achievements

Adda Birnir has an impressive background in the tech industry:

She founded Skillcrush over ten years ago, after running a web design and development company that built sites for major media clients like The New York Times and MTV.1
She has been recognized as one of the "20 Women to Watch in Media" by the Columbia Journalism Review and one of the "30 Most Important Women in Tech" by Business Insider.1
Adda has been featured in various media outlets, including the BBC, PBS, Fast Company, and Mashable.1
She was appointed to the New York City Workforce Development board by former Mayor Bill DeBlasio.1

Education and Personal Life

Adda is a graduate of Yale University.1
She lives in New York City, specifically in the borough of Queens, with her husband and two sons.1

Professional Focus

Adda's work with Skillcrush has been centered on making technology more accessible and empowering individuals through digital skills:

Skillcrush aims to improve students' quality of life by providing them with skills to enter high-earning and flexible careers in tech.1
The company focuses on inclusivity, particularly targeting women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, those without college degrees, parents, and others who may have been underrepresented in the tech industry.1

Recent Developments

In June 2024, Adda announced that Skillcrush had been acquired by PowerToFly, describing it as an exciting development for the company.2 This acquisition has led to her current role as Chief Product Officer and GM of Skillcrush at PowerToFly.