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The Early Days of Duolingo
08:40 - 13:18 (04:37)
The co-founder of Duolingo shares their initial growth strategy, which did not involve marketing or making money, and how they eventually pivoted to generating revenue.
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The co-founder of a startup discusses how they grew their user base without marketing by focusing solely on improving their product.
08:40 - 11:11 (02:30)
Startup
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The co-founder of a startup discusses how they grew their user base without marketing by focusing solely on improving their product.
ChapterThe Early Days of Duolingo
Episode#607: Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Duolingo — How to Be (Truly) Mission-Driven, Monetization Experiments, 10x Growth, Org Chart Iterations for Impacting Metrics, The Intricate Path to an IPO, Best Hiring Practices, Catching Exam Cheaters, The Allure of Toto Toilets, The Future of Duolingo, and How to Stand Out in Your Career
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Duolingo, a free language learning app, uses a successful freemium model, offering users the option to watch ads to enhance their experience within the app without paywalls.
11:11 - 13:18 (02:07)
Duolingo
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Duolingo, a free language learning app, uses a successful freemium model, offering users the option to watch ads to enhance their experience within the app without paywalls. This model allows for their mission of providing free access to education to remain intact while generating revenue.