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Ask PG: What does YC think of dev bootcamps for non-technical founders?

7 points by franciscomello ↗ HN
The focus is on how YC views development bootcamps, and, if possible, which ones PG holds on higher regard when looking for a founder.

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zmitri
They invested in One Month Rails (https://onemonthrails.com) so I am guessing they have some faith in that one -- or faith in their growth numbers.
franciscomello
I am not sure. You know how the saying goes, One Month Rails is supplying jeans to miners in the Gold Rush. I am not sure if buying the jeans (not a perfect metaphor, I know) and mining is the right path. PG and YC (by reading the Launchpad book) are very adamant in their view of technical founders. I am confused if an MBA with a strong bootcamp base would be considered a thoroughbred.
zmitri
I was talking about a bootcamp they had faith in. Investing money means they have some faith in it.
franciscomello
Again, as investors in the company, not in the people that come out of their training, which is my question!