Authors > Mike McGee
Experience
Mike McGee is a tech entrepreneur and education storyteller with 14+ years of experience creating compelling narratives that drive real outcomes for career changers. As the co-founder of The Starter League, Mike helped pioneer the modern coding bootcamp industry by launching the first in-person beginner-focused program, helping over 2,000 people learn how to get tech jobs, build apps, and start companies.
Mike's deep understanding of the bootcamp landscape comes from having built one from the ground up. His content marketing strategy at The Starter League resulted in a 4x increase in student enrollment through authentic student success stories and organic social media campaigns. He developed innovative approaches that addressed barriers faced by career changers and created supportive learning environments for non-traditional students.
Mike's expertise in educational storytelling and his firsthand experience with the challenges and opportunities in alternative education make him uniquely qualified to help Course Report readers navigate their bootcamp journey. He understands that choosing a coding bootcamp is about finding the right community, learning environment, and support system to successfully transition into a tech career.
When he's not interviewing bootcamp alumni or crafting content that empowers career changers, Mike can be found exploring Chicago's vibrant tech community or mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs in the workforce development space.
Previous Work Experience
The Starter League, CodeNow, AnitaB.org, and Aleria
Expertise
- Tech Entrepreneurship
- Coding Bootcamps
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Workforce Development
Education
- Political Science & Radio, Television, and Film - Northwestern University
Latest Articles by Mike McGee

Breaking Into AI Automation: What You’ll Learn in Careerist’s 8-Week Bootcamp
AI automation is transforming how businesses operate, creating new roles like AI Automation Speci...

How WBS CODING SCHOOL Teaches Students in the Age of Vibe Coding
Vibe coding is changing how developers write code, but where’s the line between learning and lett...

October 2025 Bootcamp News Roundup
The accelerated learning industry continues to evolve this October with shifts in how AI is resha...

Springboard’s Money Back Guarantee: How It Works, Who Qualifies, and What Students Should Know
As the job market evolves, Springboard’s approach highlights both the promise and the fine print ...

What to Expect from TrueCoders' New 45-Week Flexible Bootcamp
TrueCoders is making a significant shift, expanding from their traditional nine-week intensive bo...

Analyzing 7.7M Traffic Accidents: Spencer’s Flatiron School Data Science Capstone Project
After a decade in financial services, Spencer Polans found himself at a crossroads. His mortgage ...

From Fullstack Academy to Front-End Developer: Char Burton's Honest Path
After leaving her job at a veterinary clinic in 2023, Char Burton knew she wanted a career that o...

Real Advice from a Careerist Alum: David's Journey from Dietitian to QA Engineer
After years of working as a dietitian in healthcare and food service, David hit a career ceiling ...

From Finance to Tech: How Mai Landed Her Software Engineering Role After Flatiron School
Mai Vang is a Flatiron School graduate who made the leap from political science and finance to so...

Using AI Skills to Innovate his Music Career: Ippolito’s Journey with WBS CODING SCHOOL
Ippolito Ricca is a WBS CODING SCHOOL graduate who enhanced his career in music and entertainment...

Tim's Career Change to Solutions Engineering: Real Advice from a General Assembly Grad
Editor’s note: General Assembly stopped accepting new consumer enrollments on April 28, 2026. Thi...

July 2025 Bootcamp News Roundup
July 2025 marked a major turning point for the bootcamp industry. With the passage of Workforce P...

June 2025 Bootcamp News Roundup
The bootcamp industry continued its evolution throughout June, marked by significant shifts in fe...













