Today, we're diving into the story of Interview Coder, an AI app designed to help software developers ace coding interviews. Co-founders Roy Lee and Neel Shanmugam created this tool as a response to what Lee describes as outdated industry practices. He recalls his time at Columbia University, saying, “This kind of killed a lot of my love for programming... I was forced to solve riddles instead of actually working on building real-world projects.”

Interview Coder gained traction quickly, reportedly bringing in over $3 million in annual subscription revenue. The software allows users to capture programming questions during interviews and feed them to AI for real-time analysis and solutions. While the app is positioned as a protest against traditional interview methods, it also raises ethical questions about its use, especially from individuals more focused on getting hired than on genuine learning.

As Lee navigates his suspension from Columbia over this venture, he and Shanmugam continue to push against the norms of the interview process. Join us next time as we explore the implications of technology in job hiring.
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