Authors > Mike McGee
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.
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July 2025 Bootcamp News Roundup
July 2025 marked a major turning point for the bootcamp industry. With the passage of Workforce...
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