PITTSBURGH — One of the founders of Duolingo, a Pittsburgh tech startup that created language learning programs, threatened to move the company to Canada over U.S. immigration policies.
I'm proud that @duolingo, the most valuable startup in PA, is seen as an inspiration for Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, if the US policies against (extremely qualified) immigration continue, we'll be forced to move jobs (and inspiration) to Toronto @SenToomey @SenBobCasey @billpeduto
— Luis von Ahn (@LuisvonAhn) July 6, 2020
Luis von Ahn took to social media to express his frustration and pointed it at local and state leaders, including Mayor Bill Peduto.
Duolingo isn’t alone. Pittsburgh’s economy depends on attracting brightest minds from around the world. That’s why corporate leaders, universities, Mayors, hospitals, foundations & non-profits are united in protecting the rights of immigrants and visas required to make PGH home. https://t.co/BghQoNLfSF
— bill peduto (@billpeduto) July 7, 2020
The company is headquartered in East Liberty.
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