Lambda School

Lambda School laid off 65 employees on 2021-04-29.

Lambda School, an online coding bootcamp, laid off 19 employees in April 2020 due to market uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted hiring and the financial markets crucial to its income-share agreement model. The layoffs also stemmed from a strategic shift to prioritize quality and student experience over aggressive growth goals for the year. Additionally, the eight-member executive team, including CEO Austen Allred, took a 15% pay cut. The company, backed by Y Combinator and launched in 2017, faced prior controversies over its educational model and regulatory compliance. The exact proportion of staff affected was not disclosed, but the move reflects broader challenges in the edtech and startup sectors during the economic downturn.