Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn just showed us the future. His "AI-first" approach created 148 new language courses in one year, work that previously took 12 years with humans.
The Real Estate Takeaways
Think Bigger: Von Ahn didn't just add AI tools, he rebuilt his entire business around AI capabilities. Are you just using AI for email responses, or truly reimagining your business?
Move Fast: Duolingo implemented AI before it was "perfect." In our industry, the agents waiting for flawless AI solutions will be left behind.
Transform, Don't Tinker: This isn't about making your current process 10% faster, it's about doing things that were previously impossible. What could you accomplish with 10x more capacity?
Reallocate Human Talent: Let AI handle repetitive tasks while you focus exclusively on relationship-building and strategic decisions where your expertise truly matters.
The agents who approach AI like von Ahn, strategically and boldly, will reshape what's possible in real estate. The rest will be playing catch-up.