Improving Access to Education

The speaker, Luis Van Aan, discusses how his educational app, Duolingo, aims to provide equal access to education for everyone. Recognizing the inequality in education, Van Aan focuses on teaching foreign languages as a starting point. By targeting the huge audience interested in learning languages, especially English, Duolingo aims to empower individuals and increase their income potential. To make education accessible, the app is designed for smartphones, leveraging their widespread usage. Additionally, the speaker highlights the freemium model of Duolingo, where users can access the platform for free while having the option to pay to remove ads, resulting in a small form of wealth distribution.