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Luis von Ahn

05/10/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

As CEO, I've transitioned from being a micromanager to learning to delegate, focusing on being a culture carrier and making tough philosophical decisions.

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View From The Top with Luis Von Ahn, Cofounder and CEO of Duolingo

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

View From The Top with Luis Von Ahn, Cofounder and CEO of Duolingo

05/10/25

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