The Economic Times

Taxi drivers decide hiring? CEO of a billion-dollar company explains unusual interview test that can make or break a job offer

Duolingo's CEO, Luis von Ahn, revealed that taxi drivers play a crucial role in hiring top executives. A chief financial officer candidate was rejected for being mean to a cab driver, highlighting how such interactions reveal a candidate's true character and potential behavior towards subordinates. This practice emphasizes that significant interviews can occur outside formal settings.