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Scaling Duolingo, embracing failure, and insight into Latin America’s tech scene | Gina Gotthilf (Latitud, Duolingo)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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Focus on Organic Growth and Long-term Sustainability

The speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on organic growth and long-term sustainability over quick monetization. They discuss their experience with Duolingo, highlighting how they prioritized developing sustainable solutions like Duolingo English test over early monetization. The speaker stresses the need to understand the ratio between Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Lifetime Value (LTV) and suggests that even with a low CAC, it is crucial to prioritize long-term success over short-term gains.

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