{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Sustainable Tech Podcast","title":"How Coding Bootcamp Lighthouse Labs is Transforming Tech Education - With Co-Founder Khurram Virani","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ee7fbe5c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1912,"description":"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!\nLinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvirani/\nLighthouse Labs Bootcamp - https://www.lighthouselabs.ca/\nChapters:\n0:00 - Introduction\n1:20 - Meet Khurram Virani, CTO of Lighthouse Labs\n3:05 - The Early Days: Starting Lighthouse Labs in Vancouver\n5:55 - Why Vancouver? The Vision Behind the Move\n7:45 - Building a Startup From Scratch: The Challenges\n10:10 - Developing the Curriculum for a Coding Bootcamp\n12:35 - Community-Driven Education at Lighthouse Labs\n14:20 - From Consulting to Building an Education Product\n16:00 - The Evolving Tech Stack at Lighthouse Labs\n17:50 - Trends in Tech Education and Employment\n19:40 - Why Cybersecurity is Booming\n21:35 - How AI is Shaping Education\n24:00 - Using AI to Personalize Learning at Lighthouse Labs\n26:30 - Making Tech Education Accessible: Equity and Impact\n29:15 - The Mission and Vision of Lighthouse Labs\n31:40 - Closing Thoughts and a Cool Product Recommendation\n🚀 Subscribe to the podcast:\nhttps://sustainabletechpodcast.com/\n✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter:\nhttps://s.goec.io/stp-newsletter\n🎥 Watch on YouTube:\nhttps://s.goec.io/stp-youtube","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Az5Km4F9GqaWlPhRtNgvrRZpsVqNE7-OxBgjuJgUMcA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTNi/Njg3ZGQ0YmZjMDJh/ZWNjOTg0ZDdjOTAw/M2RlZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}