How Duolingo became fluent in monetization
As its meandering route to monetization will demonstrate, Duolingo isn’t mission-oriented, it’s mission-obsessed. Co-founders Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker never wanted to charge consumers for access to Duolingo content, a purpose imbued throug.....»»
Discover how Duolingo started with CEO Luis von Ahn at Disrupt 2021
Discover how Duolingo started with CEO Luis von Ahn at Disrupt 2021.....»»
Clubhouse launches payments so creators can make money
Clubhouse, a one-year-old social audio app reportedly valued at $1 billion, will now allow users to send money to their favorite creators — or speakers — on the platform. In a blog post, the startup announced the new monetization feature,.....»»
Pre-seed round funding is under scrutiny: Is VC pandemic posturing here to stay?
In 2020, investors became laser-focused on sections of the pitch deck that address monetization and business viability — signs that founders need to present better-defined businesses to succeed. Russ Heddleston Contrib.....»»
ironSource is going public via a SPAC and its numbers are pretty good
Let's rewind back through TechCrunch's ironSource coverage during its life as a private company and then examine its financial results. Israel’s ironSource, an app-monetization startup, is going public via a SPAC. But before you tune.....»»
Facebook is bringing ads to shorter videos and Stories
Facebook is expanding its monetization options for video creators. For anyone watching videos posted by those creators, that probably means you’ll see more ads. Facebook App Monetization Director Yoav Arnstein wrote in a blog post that creators.....»»
Future Windows 10 update will reportedly add floating Start Menu and rounded corners
Windows Latest writes that Sun Valley has been in the works since last year and will introduce a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows,” including a new interface that takes full advantage of Microsoft’s Fluent Design and WinUI language......»»
3 adtech and martech VCs see major opportunities in privacy and compliance
There seems to be plenty of activity in adtech and martech, particularly across the commerce ecosystem with tools that support monetization for small merchants. Between a pandemic, the emergence of new media business models and upcoming pri.....»»
5 creator economy VCs see startup opportunities in monetization, discovery and much more
Everyone knows YouTubers and other creators are popular with internet users of all ages. But today, these influencers also have real businesses powered by a range of software tools and service providers who help weave videos, pictures, clips, memes a.....»»
Signal"s Brian Acton Talks About Exploding Growth, Monetization and WhatsApp Data-Sharing Outrage
Brian Acton is crossing paths again with Facebook. From a report: Over more than a decade of building and operating WhatsApp, the company's co-founder first competed against and then sold his instant messaging app to the social juggernaut. Only a few.....»»
Signal’s Brian Acton talks about exploding growth, monetization and WhatsApp data-sharing outrage
Brian Acton is crossing paths again with Facebook. Over more than a decade of building and operating WhatsApp, the company’s co-founder first competed against and then sold his instant messaging app to the social juggernaut. Only a few years ag.....»»
Telegram will begin adding ads to channels in 2021
Though that will remain the case for the foreseeable future (mostly -- more on this in a moment), Telegram won't remain entirely monetization-free. In lieu of gating the app behind subscription fees and one-time payments, the app will begin serving u.....»»
Telegram will begin adding advertisements to channels in 2021
Though that will remain the case for the foreseeable future (mostly -- more on this in a moment), Telegram won't remain entirely monetization-free. In lieu of gating the app behind subscription fees and one-time payments, the app will begin serving u.....»»
Fluent Forever raises $4.9M for its language learning system
Fluent Forever, a startup that uses a novel learning system to help its users master a new language faster, has raised a $4.9 million funding round led by Denver-based Stout Street Capital. Other investors in this round include The Syndicate, LAUNCH,.....»»
Telegram, Nearing 500 Million Users, To Begin Monetization
Instant messaging app Telegram is "approaching" 500 million users and plans to generate revenue starting next year to keep the business afloat, its founder Pavel Durov said on Wednesday. From a report: Durov said he has personally bankrolled the seve.....»»
Google expands languages push to serve non-English speakers in India
There are over 600 million internet users in India, but only a fraction of this population is fluent in English. Most online services and much of the content on the web currently, however, are available exclusively in English. This language barrier c.....»»
Google expands languages push in India to serve non-English speakers
There are over 600 million internet users in India, but only a fraction of this population is fluent in English. Most online services and much of the content on the web currently, however, are available exclusively in English. This language barrier c.....»»