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Stanford GSB: View From The Top

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From Curiosity to Creation: The Duolingo Journey

This chapter explores the guest's journey from childhood coding to entrepreneurship, focusing on the creation of Duolingo amidst their experiences in academia. It highlights their transformative approach to language education and the importance of partnerships in business, detailing the impact of gamification on learning processes. The discussion further touches on user engagement strategies and the evolution of Duolingo's freemium model, illustrating the balance between providing free education and monetizing the platform.

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