Duolingo CEO, Luis von Ahn, adapted his leadership style as the company grew from micromanagement to focusing on company culture and tough decisions.
Von Ahn emphasized the shift from being a micromanager to taking on roles like culture carrier and mascot, making tough philosophical decisions.
As Duolingo expanded to over 800 employees, Von Ahn realized the importance of delegating tasks he isn't good at or doesn't enjoy to the relevant team members.
Under von Ahn's leadership, Duolingo has seen significant growth with 46 million daily users and a 205% increase in stock value in the past year.