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The Visionary Behind Duolingo: How Luis von Ahn Revolutionized Learning.

Sep 14, 2024

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6 min read

The Visionary Behind Duolingo: How Luis von Ahn Revolutionized Learning.

Komron Butaev
Komron Butaev
The Man Who Beat Skype: Eric Yuan’s Journey to Building Zoom

Sep 3, 2024

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6 min read

The Man Who Beat Skype: Eric Yuan’s Journey to Building Zoom

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Two Degrees: A private matchmaking platform for founders to swap expertise

Nov 11, 2025

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2 min read

Two Degrees: A private matchmaking platform for founders to swap expertise

Etsy: Building a Marketplace for Creativity and Community

Dec 3, 2024

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3 min read

Etsy: Building a Marketplace for Creativity and Community

Stripe: The Fintech Powerhouse Simplifying Global Commerce

Nov 23, 2024

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3 min read

Stripe: The Fintech Powerhouse Simplifying Global Commerce

Clubhouse: The Rise, Fall, and Potential Reinvention of Social Audio

Nov 19, 2024

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4 min read

Clubhouse: The Rise, Fall, and Potential Reinvention of Social Audio

WeWork: From a Vision of Community to a Lesson in Startup Culture

Nov 17, 2024

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4 min read

WeWork: From a Vision of Community to a Lesson in Startup Culture

Headspace: From a Monk’s Journey to Mindfulness Movement

Nov 9, 2024

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4 min read

Headspace: From a Monk’s Journey to Mindfulness Movement

Robinhood: Democratizing Finance for All Amidst Controversy

Nov 2, 2024

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5 min read

Robinhood: Democratizing Finance for All Amidst Controversy

Squarespace: A Platform Built on Patience, Persistence, and Profits

Oct 29, 2024

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3 min read

Squarespace: A Platform Built on Patience, Persistence, and Profits

Figma: The Collaborative Design Tool That Adobe Couldn't Ignore

Oct 26, 2024

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4 min read

Figma: The Collaborative Design Tool That Adobe Couldn't Ignore