The Dealroom with Shamus Madan
Join Shamus Madan as he interviews industry leaders like Mark Cuban and Tim Draper, sharing insights on building billion-dollar businesses to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Meet The Marketing Genius Behind Duolingo's Viral Growth
Shamus Madan interviews Gina Gotthilf, covering her pivotal career decision with Tumblr, an unexpected experience with a former boss, and she grew Duolingo to 200M users with PR. They discuss trust and risk in startups, PR misconceptions, meeting President Obama, and her work with Latin American startups at Latitude.
Key Points
- The importance of networking and following up can significantly impact career opportunities and growth.
- PR is often misunderstood and can be incredibly effective when approached with genuine connections and storytelling.
- Balancing product development and marketing is crucial, with a strong emphasis on having a solid product that truly adds value.
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