The Duolingo Mafia
12 people came through Duolingo and went on to found or lead other companies.
Rohit AgarwalSoftware Engineering InternFounded Touchy +1Jorge MazalChief Product OfficerFounded OutsmartJohn LillyBoard MemberFounded MessageMeGina GotthilfVP of Marketing / GrowthFounded OutsmartMichael LiuProduct ManagerFounded FinaryHahnbee LeeSoftware EngineerFounded MintlifyRowan MocklerAssociate Product Manager InternFounded EkhoAlexandra KisselSoftware Engineering InternFounded Rubber Ducky LabsJason CaiSenior Software EngineerFounded Fractal LabsMoses WayneSenior Software EngineerFounded CofiaJonathan LiAssociate Product Manager InternFounded QuippyMateo CreamerProduct ManagerFounded Cometa
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Duolingo mafia?
- The Duolingo mafia is the network of 12 people who came through Duolingo and went on to found or lead other companies, including Touchy, Outsmart, MessageMe, Finary, Mintlify.
- Who is in the Duolingo mafia?
- Notable members include Rohit Agarwal (Touchy), Jorge Mazal (Outsmart), John Lilly (MessageMe), Gina Gotthilf (Outsmart), Michael Liu (Finary), Hahnbee Lee (Mintlify), Rowan Mockler (Ekho), Alexandra Kissel (Rubber Ducky Labs), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Duolingo alumni found?
- Companies founded by Duolingo alumni include Touchy, Outsmart, MessageMe, Finary, Mintlify, Ekho, Rubber Ducky Labs, Fractal Labs, Cofia, Quippy.











