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How Duolingo became a $2.4B language unicorn

TechCrunch

At the heart of Duolingo is its mission: to scale free education and increase income potential through language learning. However, the same mission that has helped it grow to a business valued at $2.4 billion with over 500 million registered learners, has led to tensions that continue to define the business. How do you survive as a startup if you don’t want to charge users?

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These 4 Entrepreneurs Share Their Startup Stories on StartupNation Radio

StartupNation

On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff interviews four entrepreneurs who share their startup stories: Tania Shah, Erin Nobles and Lisa Sigman of In The Know Legal; and Kristen Denzer of Tierra Encantada. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here. Tune in to the full episode of StartupNation Radio here: First up are Tania Shah, Erin Nobles and Lisa Sigman, co-founders of In The Know Legal , a company that provides online, DIY le

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I Sat down with My Friend Who Went from $0 to $100K in Cash in 5 Years

Entrepreneur's Handbook

“People don’t care about the money, only the life money can buy you.” Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Dave Kerpen Is to Share Growth Hacks at The Survive and Thrive Summit Spring 2021

Smart Hustle Magazine

Small business owners struggled a lot to stay afloat last year. Cash flow management, dwindling demand for products/services, and supply chain disruptions were just a few of the many challenges business owners had to overcome in 2020. But the new year brought new hopes and inspirations. There is no surprise that 73% of business owners have a positive outlook toward 2021.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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7 Ways Entrepreneurship Can Suck the Life Out of You (& How to Not Let It)

Entrepreneur's Handbook

And why simple tweaks like iguanas and the 3–1 ratio can renew your drive and put you back on the path to profit. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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How Team Negotiation Made a Group of Friends Each $20 Million A Year

Entrepreneur's Handbook

I’ll be there for you Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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[Dandelion Energy in TechCrunch] How one founder realized the potential of sustainable energy stored deep below our feet

OurCrowd

On this week’s Found podcast, we sat down with Dandelion co-founder and President Kathy Hannun. Kathy came up with the idea for Dandelion while working at Google X, tackling some of the world’s most intractable problems, and making them tractable through the application of technology. Kathy realized that harnessing geothermal energy was a way to make an entirely new category of sustainable energy accessible at scale to markets where it makes the most sense over other green energy options.

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3 Unconventional Actions To Help You Make It As An Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Unconventional, but effective. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Customers Are Not Always Right, Here’s How To Know Who To Listen To

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Too much customization is a mess Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.