Duolingo says it will never open a San Francisco office to protect its culture and avoid startup hype.
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Duolingo Rejects San Francisco Office Plans Duolingo Says It Will ‘Never’ Open A San Francisco Office Duolingo says it will never open a San Francisco office — and it’s standing firm on that decision. The language learning giant believes staying out of the Bay Area helps preserve its company culture and values. Image Credits:Duolingo In a world where startups flock to San Francisco for funding and exposure, Duolingo’s stance feels refreshingly contrarian. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company insists that meaningful innovation doesn’t require a Silicon Valley ZIP code. Why Duolingo Is Staying Far From Silicon Valley Duolingo says it will never open a San Francisco office because it doesn’t want to chase hype or sky-high rent prices. Instead, the company emphasizes purpose over prestige. “We built our headquarters here because we believe you don’t have to chase trends or sky-high rent prices to do meaningful work,” Duolingo explained in a previous blog post. “For us, Pittsburgh isn’t a ‘backup plan’ to the Bay Area.” Building A Cult…
