Duolingo VP Product on Hypergrowth through Experimentation & Gamification

In this episode of the Product Podcast, Cem Kansu, VP of Product at Duolingo, discusses Duolingo's evolution from a translation-based monetization model to a freemium business, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible education. Cem highlights Duolingo's expansion into math and music, the use of generative AI to enhance conversation skills, and the importance of gamification to drive user engagement. He also shares insights into Duolingo's product strategy, which focuses on learning efficacy, engagement, and monetization, along with key metrics like daily active users and time spent learning. Cem also dives into Duolingo's A/B testing approach, running over 300 concurrent tests, and touches on the company's future plans, including AI applications and new educational avenues.