Failed 2023
Treehouse
Paid coding bootcamps struggle when YouTube, freeCodeCamp, and The Odin Project offer the same content for free.
Founded → Closed
2011 → 2023
Funding Raised
$30M
Industry
EdTech
Country
USA
IdeaProof AI Failure Score
50/100
Market Fit Risk
45
Burn Rate Risk
55
Founder Risk
25
Full Analysis
Treehouse offered online coding courses with a subscription model. Founder Ryan Carson promoted a radical 4-day work week. But as free coding resources proliferated (freeCodeCamp, The Odin Project, YouTube), Treehouse couldn't justify its premium pricing. The company laid off its staff and effectively shut down in 2023.
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