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I took a look at the page. I have to say, not interested. I think it could benefit those who want "mentorship" without giving up their day job. But these peo
by raffi 17y ago
I took a look at the page. I have to say, not interested. I think it could benefit those who want "mentorship" without giving up their day job. But these people pay to participate.
Also, I'm not a fan of the whole anyone can be anywhere part of it. Some people are fine with this. To me, something about interacting with a program in person makes it more real. I'd compare this to going to college online vs. doing it in residence. Much different experience.
I think the application requirements (like joining their Facebook group) are an attempt at viral marketing.
And finally, the application process makes me think of a job interview more than a founder interview. I think the background check is a stretch but will let them have it. The written tests is a little too far though. If I was applying to something like this, I'd expect they could check my open source or treat me like an independent business man and take me at my word.
To sum this up (and I would say this to their face): I feel like the application process is trying to use me (marketing pawn + payment) and talk down to me at the same time (we need to "test" you).