Richard Antao
A self-taught software developer (more of a “hacker” than an engineer), interested in exploring better methods and tools for learning and productivity, particularly within the domain of institutional education.
I am currently based in the Greater Toronto Area, and I am the founder of Vita Learning.
In my free time I enjoy reading, strength training, and endurance running.
Projects
Vita Learning
Vita Learning is a startup aiming to create personalized learning paths for students to tailor their education based on their goals, interests, and preferences.
Blog
What's New in Vita's V2 Revamp
With your feedback, we've been hard at work over the last year revamping the Vita app, with a suite of new features, design changes, and an optimized workflow so you can get the most out of your learning experience.
Unleashing the Power of Natural Language Processing in Education
They breakthroughs in AI and NLP have opened up a world of possibilities in the field of education. 🚀
By harnessing the potential of NLP, students and educators can benefit in various ways, ranging from personalized learning to improved assessment techniques.
Launching Vita
We're very excited to announce the official launch of Vita! 🥳
We're on a mission to create tailored learning experiences that enable students to personalize their education to their goals, preferences, and passions...
It's Time to Place Mastery before Marks
Try and think back to when you were in school. Did you ever get to a point where you were so busy with assignments, classes, and extra-curricular activities that you didn't have the time...
The Current State of the Education System
Education is at the core of a good and prosperous life. Given it's importance in society, why have we not seen the same rate of progression compared to other industries over the last 40 years?
Bookshelf
- Atomic Habits - James Clear
- Brave New World - Aldous Huxley
- Crossing the Chasm - Geoffrey Moore
- Chip War - Chris Miller
- Deep Work - Cal Newport
- Grit - Angela Duckworth
- Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl
- Nineteen Eighty-Four - George Orwell
- Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss
- Power and Prediction: The Disruptive Economics of Artificial Intelligence - Ajay Agrawal
- Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence - Ajay Agrawal
- The Brain that Changes Itself - Norman Doidge
- The Lean Startup - Eric Ries
- The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
- The 4-Hour Workweek - Tim Ferriss
- Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman
- Zero to One - Peter Thiel