Steve Krouse

Steve Krouse is the founder of Val.town, a social website designed for coding in the cloud. Launched in September 2022, Val.town allows users to write and run JavaScript or TypeScript code, facilitating the creation of APIs and other programming tasks without the usual complexities associated with traditional coding environments. The platform aims to enhance computational literacy and empower users to shape their software to improve their lives and communities.13

Krouse has a background in computer science, having studied at the University of Pennsylvania. Before founding Val.town, he held various positions, including co-founder of Zaplib and The Coding Space, and worked as a software engineer at Looker and First Round Capital. His work often focuses on making programming more accessible and engaging, particularly for younger audiences.24

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Krouse is involved in educational initiatives, aiming to create interactive coding courses and foster a community around programming.13 He resides in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and is actively engaged in discussions about the future of coding and developer tools through various podcasts and interviews.25