Founded in 2008 by Sal Khan, Khan Academy is now a household name that assists minions of students every day. When he began tutoring his cousins in 2004, Sal found it helpful to record video versions of his explanations. These video explanations soon became the foundation for his educational YouTube channel. This channel soon grew in popularity and Sal quit his job to make educational content full-time in 2009.

Since 2009 Khan Academy has grown to cover a myriad of subjects and educational levels and the content now resides on the free-to-use website and mobile applications. These platforms allow users to complete personalized study plans in the areas of choice and track their progress and mastery.

Khan Academy has received millions of dollars of funding from sources including Google, AT&T, Elon Musk, and the Gates Foundation. In 2018 the company reported $31 million and $28 million in 2018 and 2019 revenue respectively.

Khan Academy is now a well respected name in education and has official partnerships with standardized tests including the SAT, LSAT, and MCAT. With new content added continually, Khan Academy has grown from a one-man operation and adapts to help students with the new challenges they face daily.