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CEO and co-Founder at Duolingo

I’m excited to share that Duolingo has acquired Hobbes, a world-class animation and motion design studio based in Detroit. This acquisition will do big things for Duolingo: animation and motion design are critical to our delightful and engaging learning experience, especially when it comes to our gamified features. Our Chief Design Officer Ryan Sims says it best: “We’re investing in the belief that a more animated product experience is more fun and delightful, and leads to better learning outcomes.” I’m so happy to welcome Nevin McRay, Eddy Nieto, and their talented, mission-driven team to Duolingo. Read more about the acquisition here: https://lnkd.in/eW-bjcu2

Duolingo acquires Detroit-based design studio Hobbes | TechCrunch

Duolingo acquires Detroit-based design studio Hobbes | TechCrunch

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draw me like one of your french owls, hobbes 🙌

Michael Opdenacker 🚂

Embedded Linux Consultant and Trainer

2w

When are the math and music courses supposed to be available on Android? Duo has been teasing about them for too long 😏

Amy McDonald

Senior Creative Director | Open to new creative leadership postitions

2w

Supporting Pittsburg and now Detroit (when they need it most.)❤️

Josielynn Galera

Bringing my mad customer service, writing, leadership and business office skills to the table with a BIG smile.

2w

How exciting! I’ve been using Duolingo to the fullest so I can’t wait to see what you come up next! Also I’m loving the new addition in the music part where you can try to play parts of songs from musicians. Thanks so much for a great app!

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Alma Wessels

Head of Recruitment (SA) at Ainsley Reid Consulting Int Ltd / Recruitment Specialist at Perussi Staffing Solutions - THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH AND MY SONG

1w

I want to ask the owl why i dont get replies to my mails. Who is hurting my heart? Whooooo?

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Perhaps they will correct the situation when the owlet icon interferes with pressing the adjacent button in the mobile application. 🤔

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Shayla Servantez, MBA

Talent Sourcer & Recruiter | Executive Search | Technical Sourcer | Freelancer | Marketing

1w

My 700+ day streak inspired my stepson to learn Spanish and Chinese. He is going to love Duolingo even more. 🙌

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Leeor Habot, MBA

Senior Technical Recruiter. Your time is valuable. Your team is priceless. Recruiting for high growth technology companies. Life Long Learner. Bar Raiser Award 2023. Rookie of the Year 2022.

2w

I just downloaded Duolingo - genius! Thanks for building a great product. If you need engineers, let me know would love to work with you.

Ian Syphard

Group Account Director @ Wpromote | Marketing, Advertising, New Business Development

2w

Congrats!! I've been a long time user, and live 3 blocks from your headquarters in Pittsburgh. This is very exciting to hear as it will clearly make a better experience for learners.

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