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Nov 2024
39m 42s

Duolingo’s Head of Product Gives a Maste...

Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
About this episode

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, understanding how to monetize and expand a product effectively is crucial.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Cem Kansu—Head of Product at Duolingo—to explore how Duolingo has navigated challenges in monetization, expansion into new markets, and the integration of cutting-edge technology.

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