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Duolingo Appoints Luis Von Ahn As Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC · DUOLMay 15, 2026•about 1 month ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Duolingo

Luis von Ahn
PittsburghInformation TechnologySoftwareEducationE LearningEdtechLanguage Learning

Description

Luis von Ahn shared insights into his hiring process for a Chief Financial Officer at Duolingo. His unique approach includes assessing candidates based on their treatment of taxi drivers during their ride to the office.

Company Information

Company

Duolingo

Location

5900 Penn Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Duolingo’s mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally accessible. As the most downloaded education app in App Store history, Duolingo became the top-grossing education app worldwide in 2019. Built to be different, Duolingo transforms language learning into a fun, engaging experience. Bite-sized, game-like lessons keep learners motivated, while a free, accessible model removes the cost barriers traditionally associated with education. Duolingo has also been recognized as a top workplace and innovator, earning honors such as Built In’s Best Places to Work (2023), Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators (2022), and Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Education Companies (2022), among others.

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