S4E2: Deborah Belevan from Duolingo on Leading the Duo-logue: A Mission-Led Approach to Investor Communications

Winning IR

With the ever-changing landscape of investor relations, having a mission-led corporate culture can drive more innovative and successful investor relations programs. In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Deborah Belevan to discuss how the company’s dynamic and mission-driven culture has impacted its award-winning investor relations program. From earnings calls to shareholder letters, Deborah shares her best advice and experience for thinking differently and building stronger relationships.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about:

• The unique dynamics of IR at Duolingo
• Embracing long-term strategy over short-term goals
• Engaging investors with a vision for the future
• Focusing on sustainable growth and educational impact
• Duolingo’s approach to video earnings calls and how they manage their earnings process
• How a quarterly shareholder letter strengthens analyst & investor relationships
• How company culture impacts your ability to innovate

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1. The Unique Dynamics of Investor Relations at Duolingo (00:00:00)

2. Embracing Long-Term Strategy Over Short-Term Gains (00:05:12)

3. Engaging Investors with a Vision for the Future (00:05:41)

4. Focusing on Sustainable Growth and Educational Impact (00:06:13)

5. Duolingo's Approach to Video Earnings Calls (00:07:27)

6. How Duolingo Manages Their Earnings Process (00:09:56)

7. How a Quarterly Shareholder Letter Strengthens Analyst & Investor Relationships (00:12:48)

8. How Company Culture Impacts Your Ability to Innovate (00:16:15)