How the Coding Bootcamp Revolution Started w/ Jesse Farmer (Dev Bootcamp)
In 2011, a simple Hacker News post spawned one of the most remarkable education movements of our time. At the heart of it were three founders, including Jesse Farmer who we spoke to on this episode. We discuss his experience founding Everlane, Dev Bootcamp, and how he thinks about the student experience.
Topics discussed:
- Founding the first coding bootcamp
- The coding bootcamp revolution
- Why MOOCs failed
- How Jesse thinks about the student experience
Relevant links:
- Jesse's Twitter
- Reshaping Education Podcast
Keep up with us:
Ish Baid, Founder & CEO of Virtually
Will Mannon, Course Director of Forte Academy
- Founding the first coding bootcamp
- The coding bootcamp revolution
- Why MOOCs failed
- How Jesse thinks about the student experience
Relevant links:
- Jesse's Twitter
- Reshaping Education Podcast
Keep up with us:
Ish Baid, Founder & CEO of Virtually
Will Mannon, Course Director of Forte Academy