Duolingo: The Green Owl's Global Domination

30/04/2025 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

Duolingo's journey from a university project by founders Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker to a global EdTech giant valued in billions. It explores the 'secret sauce' behind its addictive success, rooted in a freemium model, masterful gamification, and the iconic, meme-famous mascot, Duo the Owl. Duolingo's expansion beyond languages into subjects like math, music, and chess, alongside its integration of cutting-edge AI, positions it as a formidable force aiming to make 'one app to learn anything' a reality.#ittakestwo #podcast #technology #business #politics #trending #duolingo #secondlanguage