Is there some way that's not a ridiculously fawning news story? E.g., the claim that it's well worth the price tag, or that it delivers dramatic results?
One of our students was just hired, and we've got another who just graduated on sponsorship from another well known startup as part of their hiring process. If you want a full list of the apps our students have built e-mail me at jared@bloc.io.
The bootcamp is really what you make of it, although our focus is on building an application that you could do many things with: show an employer (who appreciates seeing code that you've written as opposed to a resume), show to a potential cofounder, or bootstrap it.
I'm more questioning the article than the program. I know we're not exactly living in a golden age of journalism, but this struck me as a puff piece.
That said, I'm also very skeptical of the program. I'm having a hard time thinking of a profession where programs like this wouldn't be entirely suspicious. E.g., "Become a veterinarian in just 12 weeks!"
I think somebody who wants to be seen as a journalist would ask some some questions about the apparent disparity. Or would at least refrain from endorsing something without demonstrating a little critical thinking.
