George Audi

George Audi is the Global Head of Business Development & Partnerships at Duolingo. George has also served as the Strategy and Business Development Manager at Anghami, the Global Sales Strategy & Operations - MBA intern at Google, and the Global Lead, Business Development, Google Play at Google.

Audi has a long history of success in various business ventures. George founded PeekPak in September 2011, a cost-effective channel at the intersection of sampling and consumer research. In just a few months, they developed partnerships with 8 manufacturers and maintained relationships with over 25 potential customers.

In 2012, they decided to pursue their MBA at Harvard Business School. During their time there, they also worked as a volunteer consultant for UNDP, analyzing results and operational issues regarding ongoing and planned Millennium Development Goal initiatives in Laos.

After graduation, they returned to Google as an intern in their Global Sales Strategy & Operations department. George quickly rose through the ranks and was eventually promoted to Global Lead, Business Development, Google Play in March 2014.

During their time at Google, Audi was responsible for developing and executing go-to-market plans for new product launches, managing complex sales processes, and leading negotiations with key partners. George also oversaw a team of business development managers and sales operations specialists.

Under Audi’s leadership, Duolingo has seen incredible growth. George has successfully developed partnerships with some of the biggest names in the industry, including

George Audi received their Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. George also holds a BE in Computer & Communications Engineering from American University of Beirut.

Their manager is Bob Meese, Chief Business Officer. George Audi works with and Rogelio Alvarez - VP, Business & GM, Duolingo English Test.