Duolingo's ex-head of product says the best performers are not always the people with deep experience

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Duolingo's former head of product said that "high agency" can be more important than experience.
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Duolingo's former product head said high agency trumps experience in the world of AI.
In fact, experience can even hinder adaptability, he said.
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This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-10-06 04:44:00.
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