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Jun 27, 2024 · Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn shares why he loves the hit FX show “The Bear,” and how it inspires him to strive for excellence at Duolingo!
Jun 24, 2024 · Back at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in 2011, Luis von Ahn and Swiss-born graduate student Severin Hacker were on the cusp of something transformative. The duo had been mulled over the ambitious idea of a free digital language-learning tool. This vision materialized into Duolingo, which launched its private beta on November 30, 2011.
Jun 24, 2024 · Luis von Ahn was no stranger to building successful startups when the idea for Duolingo was conceived. Before he completed his PhD., he had already built two companies which were later acquired...
Jun 30, 2024 · Luis von Ahn Assistant Professor, Computer Science Department, Carnegie Mellon University His current research interests include encouraging people to do work for free, as well as catching and thwarting cheaters in online environments.
Jun 18, 2024 · In a recent conversation with Planet Money, the CEO of Duolingo, Luis von Ahn, downplayed the meaning of the cuts. It wasn't full-time employees. It was only 10% of their contractors. His...
3 days ago · 2: Luis von Ahn's keynote: A personal journey to democratize education Luis von Ahn, our CEO and co-founder, was a star at the NAFSA keynote. He shared his inspiring story with more than 9,000 international educators from 100 countries, all of whom are committed to supporting international students.
Jun 15, 2024 · When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok?
