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Is Duolingo actually making money?
by malloryerik 9y ago
Is Duolingo actually making money?
- orb_yt 9y agoThey started off with a business model which entailed having users translate documents for partners. Last I read, they have pivoted to using ads and in app purchases, along with charging for certifications. I don't know whether or not they are turning a profit with these methods.
- askvictor 9y agoIs uber actually making money? Is Twitter actually making money?
- richardknop 9y agoFacebook, Airbnb, Stripe, PayPal, Hulu etc are making money. I think the point is that if education is a good area for entrepreneurs to make money, there should be some example success stories already. So far, nothing worth mentioning in education segment.
- askvictor 9y agoMy point was that you can be big (and successful for some definitions of success) without being profitable.
- richardknop 9y agoHow? Other than non profit / charity, how do you get money to pay expenditures?