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Fortune
Emma Burleigh

Duolingo's CEO says he'd rather be understaffed than hire someone lacking his golden rule

Luis von Ahn, CEO of Duolingo (Credit: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)
  • Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn only hires people with five qualities: those who “take the long view,” show and don’t tell, and bring fun into the office. Gen Z “personality hires” bringing good vibes to work have one trait ticked off of the executive’s hiring checklist. 

Not every Gen Z is an AI wiz with advanced skills—many are set on being the company's “chief vibes officer,” and bringing fun back into the office. Their personalities might be the perfect fit for one CEO, who is laying out which qualities every new hire must have to work at his $16.7 billion company. 

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