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Luis von Ahn

CEO, Co-Founder, Chairman at Duolingo
Board
Since August 2011
Age
45 years
Education
Holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Duke University and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.
Tenure
Joined Duolingo in August 2011 and has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, and Chairman since then.

Also at Duolingo

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Severin Hacker
CTO, Co-Founder
MS
Matthew Skaruppa
CFO
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Natalie Glance
Chief Engineering Officer

About

Dr. Luis von Ahn is a visionary leader who co-founded Duolingo in August 2011 and has been instrumental in transforming language education through innovative technology. Born with a passion for education and technology, he grew up in Guatemala and was inspired by the impact of accessible, high-quality learning opportunities, which is reflected in his dedication to revolutionizing education worldwide.

Before embarking on his journey with Duolingo, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of reCAPTCHA, Inc. from 2007 until its acquisition by Google in 2009, applying his expertise to enhance online security and user experience. In addition, his role on the board of directors at Root, Inc. from October 2020 to October 2022 further underscores his versatile leadership and commitment to innovation in the technology sector.

Under his leadership at Duolingo, the company has flourished by introducing a freemium business model and consistently striving to make education universally accessible. His multifaceted background and commitment to excellence have driven the company's success, making it a household name in digital language learning.

$DUOL Performance Under Luis von Ahn

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Root, Inc. Board of Directors October 2020 to October 2022 Former board position
reCAPTCHA, Inc. Chief Executive Officer 2007 to 2009 Role ended after acquisition by Google
Carnegie Mellon University Professor in Computer Science Department N/A Academic role

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$750,000 AnnualFixed annual cash compensation
All Other Compensation$16,500 As applicableMatching contributions under Duolingo's 401(k) plan

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

No information available on performance compensation for 2023