- Startups - Neal Sales-Griffin of Code Academy - TWiST #230

0:00-1:30 We're here today with Neal Sales-Griffin of Code Academy.

1:30-2:30 Welcome back Tyler. How's it been going?

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3:00-4:30 Thank you to GoToMeeting for sponsoring the show. Everyone thank them @gotomeeting.

4:30-7:30 If you haven't heard about the LAUNCH Festival, check it out here: launch.is. It's not too late to get your tickets!

7:30-10:00 Insight from Tyler: Launch is like an Asian girl with double Ds.

10:00-11:00 Neal, what's the mission at Code Academy?

11:00-11:45 What's the difference between you and Codeacademy?

11:45-13:30 How much do people pay to join and what do they get?

13:30-14:00 How do you make a profit?

14:00-15:30 What kinds of people are joining the program?

15:30-17:00 What do I need to know before I come in to Code Academy?

17:00-19:30 What can a student accomplish in an eleven week course?

19:30-21:00 Are there jobs in the US for average coders, or do you have to be elite?

21:00-22:45 Do you think what you're doing could help menial workers acquire a new skill and get a better job?

22:45-26:00 In minority communities, how is becoming a developer looked at?

26:00-28:00 Thank you to Walker Corporate Law for supporting the show. If you need at lawyer, call Scott at 310-288-6667.