Cover Technology can empower us to think of new ways to learn and adapt our education for future generations (Photo: Getty Images)
Technology can empower us to think of new ways to learn and adapt our education for future generations (Photo: Getty Images)
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We take a look at five Hong Kong education companies founded by Tatler’s Asia’s Most Influential and Gen.T honourees that are changing the future of learning
We live in times of major disruptions—from the pandemic’s effects on the world to AI becoming part of our everyday lives. Adapting to these events is challenging enough—and perhaps even more so for our future generations, as changes unfold in front of them.
Thankfully, these Hong Kong companies, established by members of the Tatler community, are thinking ahead and developing tools to future-proof education for the masses.
Take a look at the educational platforms and formulas they provide below, from getting students acquainted with the ins-and-outs of life in the field they aspire to work in to AI learning.
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1. Own Academy
Established by Natalie Chan (Gen.T 2019) in 2016, Own Academy wants to empower youths to take ownership of their learning by getting acquainted with skills and day-to-day responsibilities for professionals from a wide variety of industries.
Working closely with industry professionals to develop specialised learning experiences, Own Academy connects young professionals with students. This provides the students with the opportunity to become exposed to career paths that may be unfamiliar to them.
While traditional schooling tends to funnel students down specific paths that may not be suited to all, being aware of alternatives can open minds and make students more resilient and adaptable.
2. OnMyGrad
With a focus on post-secondary education to job transition, OnMyGrad, co-founded by Anthony So (Gen.T 2022), is an online recruiting platform connecting college students and recent graduates with companies.
Free for students, OnMyGrad offers innovative ways for companies to upload content, such as introductory videos and courses, which then give students the opportunity to learn about an industry they may be unfamiliar with—and the reality of working in it. The company hopes to help candidates throughout the job-seeking and application process.
3. Preface
Offering tech-related courses and programmes covering web development, coding and artificial intelligence, Preface brings technology education to all learners, no matter their pace of learning or age. Founded by Tommie Lo (Gen.T 2021), it imagines the classroom of the future being online, on-the-go and flexible to each learner’s lifestyle. Using AI models, the platform can also generate personalised learning plans, plus match up students and teachers.
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4. Snapask
Above Snapask founder Timothy Yu wants to cater to students’ busy schedule with his flexible, Uber-like tutoring app (Photo: Tatler Asia)
Snapask founder Timothy Yu wants to cater to students’ busy schedule with his flexible, Uber-like tutoring app (Photo: Tatler Asia)
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Described as the “Uber for tutoring”, Snapask is an app founded by Timothy Yu (Asia’s Most Influential 2021) in 2015. It could prove to be a solution to students’ increasingly busy lifestyles. The company sources tutors all around the Asia Pacific region and assigns them to local students via the app. Paying a flat monthly rate, students can get quick answers to questions that arise during their studies.
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5. Ananta Learning Centre
From language barriers to access costs, many ethnic minority communities in Hong Kong face ongoing challenges in youth education. Founded in 2017 by Eina Gurung (Gen.T 2022), Ananta Learning Centre just celebrated its seventh anniversary. It provides interest classes and playgroups for students from marginalised communities. The programmes also consider special educational needs, as Ananta Learning Centre is set on making education more inclusive and accessible.
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Khoa Tran is Social Impact Editor at Tatler Hong Kong. He covers stories touching on sustainability, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and diversity. Trained as a lawyer, Khoa’s work as a writer had previously touched up topics such as regulatory compliance, ESG, and banking. Outside of the office, he enjoys rock climbing and relaxing in jazz clubs.
