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How Duolingo builds product

Lenny Rachitsky · Lenny's Newsletter Freemium Intermediate

Duolingo's VP of Product walks through their planning cadence, org structure, and the team rituals that let many small teams ship independently at scale. It shows what an operating rhythm looks like once you are well past the founding team. Good for seeing how planning and execution cadences stay separate as headcount climbs.

  • Many small autonomous teams need a shared cadence to stay aligned.
  • A clear planning rhythm lets teams ship without constant coordination.
  • Rituals should be few and load bearing, not decorative.
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  1. How do product teams keep a consistent shipping rhythm as they grow?

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