Anthony Harley
Relationship Type: Colleague / Superbuilders Team Member (Alpha Schools) First Met: Gauntlet AI Program (Implied) Last Interaction: 2025-07-11 (Superbuilders Office Group Discussion) Connection Strength: Moderate-Strong
Background Information
- Member of the Superbuilders team at Alpha Schools
- Participant in or graduate of Gauntlet AI program
- Married to Brooke (returned LDS missionary)
- Father of a daughter (Honey) with limb differences affecting all four limbs
- LDS (Mormon) faith background
- Lives in Utah but works with Alpha Schools team
- Has undergone recent genetic testing with his family
Professional Life
- Currently working on educational technology projects at Alpha Schools
- Developing PathRite: "the first ever AI agent curriculum builder"
- Focused on project-based learning and personalized education
- Building audience and creating content around his work
- Previously gained weight during in-person Gauntlet program, has since lost it
- Involved in content creation and social media building
Personal Traits & Dynamics
- Deeply faithful and committed to LDS beliefs
- Vulnerable and open about personal challenges
- Philosophical about suffering and personal growth
- Committed to family and values-based decision making
- Struggles with social events and prefers intimate conversations
- Values authenticity and genuine connection
- Strong moral convictions, particularly around life and family issues
Interests
- AI-powered education and curriculum development
- Project-based learning methodologies
- Content creation and audience building
- Faith-based approaches to life challenges
- Family and parenting
- Personal development and spiritual growth
- Building humanoid robots (mentioned as part of content strategy)
Shared Connections
- Gary Sheng
- Alpha Schools/Superbuilders team members
- Other Gauntlet AI participants
- Joe Liemandt (through Alpha Schools)
- Michael Mallory, Rob Liebert, Arpan Gupta, Benji Vizy (team members)
- Brooke (wife)
- Honey (daughter)
- LDS faith community members
Key Insights & Perspectives Shared
- Believes in the transformative power of Christ and personal change
- Struggles with the ethical implications of genetic testing and embryo selection
- Values the balance between accepting divine will and using available technology
- Recognizes the challenges of parenting a child with special needs
- Appreciates the difficulty of leadership and doesn't desire political power
- Believes in the importance of authentic relationships over performative behavior
Interaction History
- 2025-07-11: Participated in extended group discussion at Superbuilders office. Shared deeply personal information about his daughter's condition, his faith journey, and his professional work on PathRite. Discussed genetic testing, moral decision-making, and family planning challenges.
Notable Quotes from Interactions
- "The biggest thing for me, that has always kind of stung... as a guy, you're made to take trauma and deal with it, right? But as a girl, your body and your looks are essentially, a lot of what they focus on."
- "Christ is calling me so you can like literally do anything. You know? So I hate when people like say stuff like oh I can't do that this is who I am."
- "We both wanted a boy, right? And so, it was that same appointment where it was a boy or a girl, where they also found out what was the thing."
- "If I don't believe in abortion, if I think abortion is wrong, then I should believe that's wrong too, right?"
Potential Opportunities / Collaboration Areas
- AI-powered education and curriculum development
- Project-based learning platform development
- Content creation and educational marketing
- Faith-based educational initiatives
- Special needs education and accommodation
- Parent education and support systems
Professional Background
- Experience with AI and educational technology
- Understanding of curriculum development and personalized learning
- Content creation and social media marketing
- Experience with Gauntlet AI program and its methodologies
- Knowledge of project-based learning approaches
- Understanding of educational technology product development
Expertise
- AI agent development for education
- Curriculum design and personalized learning
- Project-based learning methodologies
- Content creation and audience building
- Educational technology product development
- Faith-based approaches to education and personal development
Current Projects & Interests
- Developing PathRite: AI agent curriculum builder
- Building content creation strategy including humanoid robot development
- Creating educational content and building audience
- Exploring project-based learning alternatives to traditional education
- Developing systems for personalized curriculum based on student interests
Personal Challenges & Growth
- Navigating parenthood with a child with special needs
- Balancing faith convictions with modern medical possibilities
- Managing genetic testing results and family planning decisions
- Dealing with potential social stigma and judgment
- Maintaining optimism and faith despite challenges
- Considering ethical implications of reproductive technology
Family Situation
- Married to Brooke (former LDS missionary)
- Father to Honey (daughter with limb differences on all four limbs)
- Recently underwent genetic testing with inconclusive results
- Considering future family planning in light of genetic risks
- Balancing protection of child with encouraging independence
- Planning trips to meet with support groups and medical specialists
Faith and Values
- Strong LDS faith commitment
- Believes in the power of Christ to transform lives
- Values authenticity over performative behavior
- Struggles with ethical implications of genetic selection
- Believes in the sanctity of life and opposes abortion
- Finds strength in faith community and religious teachings
Notes
- Appears to be one of the more personally vulnerable and open members of the team
- Has deep moral convictions that guide his professional and personal decisions
- Balances technical expertise with strong faith foundation
- Seems to be genuinely committed to improving education through technology
- Values authentic relationships and meaningful conversations
- Demonstrates significant personal growth and resilience in face of challenges
- Good example of integrating faith and technology in meaningful ways
- Appears to be building a sustainable business while maintaining personal values
Transcripts
| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-11-superbuilders-office-group-discussion-summary | 2025-07-11 | Extended group discussion covering education reform, technology, and Alpha Schools dynamics |