As a child growing up near London, Amir Nathoo found an early love of computers—not only playing games on them but learning the nuts and bolts to build his own games and programs. His parents, both educators, noticed this affinity and fostered it by providing materials and learning opportunities. Amir attended a selective high school and studied at the University of Cambridge, where he earned a master’s of engineering. However, his experience learning to program outside the classroom convinced him…