Hmmm, I don't think that's what's going on here. I think the critics are making specific critiques relevant to the supposedly novel nature of Holberton and Lam

Hmmm, I don't think that's what's going on here. I think the critics are making specific critiques relevant to the supposedly novel nature of Holberton and Lambda. While I was initially supportive of these institutions, I'm now a lot more skeptical. I just don't see the value-add. The incentives don't seem to be aligned and the fact that these institutions are backed by VCs makes me especially suspicious since the VC model requires rapid growth or else dissolution. That financial model makes absolutely no sense for an educational institution. If you're getting an education you want the institution to be around for a while. Whereas if you're a VC you could care less if it dies if it doesn't deliver 10X returns. I don't see a positive ending for these types of institutions unless something really radical changes in their business models.