In this episode of The Sustainable Tech Podcast, I chat with Khurram Virani, co-founder and CTO of Lighthouse Labs, Canada’s leading coding bootcamp and tech career accelerator. We dive into Khurram's inspiring journey from living on a couch in Vancouver to building an educational powerhouse. We discuss the evolution of tech education, Lighthouse’s unique curriculum, and the impact they’ve had in making tech careers accessible. Khurram also shares fascinating insights about using AI for personalized learning and the challenges of starting up with multiple co-founders. Don’t miss this episode if you're curious about coding bootcamps, tech education, or the impact of technology on learning!
LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvirani/
Lighthouse Labs Bootcamp - https://www.lighthouselabs.ca/
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Meet Khurram Virani, CTO of Lighthouse Labs
3:05 - The Early Days: Starting Lighthouse Labs in Vancouver
5:55 - Why Vancouver? The Vision Behind the Move
7:45 - Building a Startup From Scratch: The Challenges
10:10 - Developing the Curriculum for a Coding Bootcamp
12:35 - Community-Driven Education at Lighthouse Labs
14:20 - From Consulting to Building an Education Product
16:00 - The Evolving Tech Stack at Lighthouse Labs
17:50 - Trends in Tech Education and Employment
19:40 - Why Cybersecurity is Booming
21:35 - How AI is Shaping Education
24:00 - Using AI to Personalize Learning at Lighthouse Labs
26:30 - Making Tech Education Accessible: Equity and Impact
29:15 - The Mission and Vision of Lighthouse Labs
31:40 - Closing Thoughts and a Cool Product Recommendation
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