Duolingo CEO: How to Brainwash Yourself to Success and Get Addicted to Learning. Follow these habits

Duolingo CEO: How to Brainwash Yourself to Success and Get Addicted to Learning. Follow these habits

From The Burnouts with Phoebe & Sophia by Phoebe Gates & Sophia Kianni

February 5, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 43

About this episode

Luis Von Ahn discusses the strategies behind Duolingo's success and how to make learning engaging.

Luis Von Ahn is the CEO and co-founder of Duolingo. Hear him break down the secrets of the Duolingo owl marketing, and how to rewire your brain to learn.

People in this episode

Guest: Luis Von Ahn

Topics covered

  • learning
  • marketing
  • education
  • technology

Keywords

  • Duolingo
  • CEO
  • rewire brain
  • addictive learning

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Duolingo

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