Matthew Skaruppa serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Duolingo Inc Class A, a position he has held since joining the company in 2018. As CFO, Skaruppa is responsible for overseeing the financial operations, strategic planning, and investor relations at Duolingo, a leading language-learning platform. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding the company through its successful initial public offering (IPO) in 2021, which marked a significant milestone in Duolingo's growth trajectory. Prior to his role at Duolingo, Skaruppa accumulated extensive experience in the technology and finance sectors. He previously served as the CFO at Xamarin, a mobile app development company, where he played a key role in its acquisition by Microsoft in 2016. Before Xamarin, Skaruppa held various finance positions at success stories like SuccessFactors and Opsware, both of which were acquired by larger corporations. His background in nurturing high-growth tech companies has been a valuable asset to Duolingo as it continues to expand its global reach and user base. Skaruppa's achievements extend beyond his corporate roles. He is recognized for his strategic financial acumen and ability to drive business growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility. At Duolingo, he has been pivotal in implementing financial strategies that support the company's mission to make education accessible to everyone. His contributions have helped solidify Duolingo's position as a leader in the edtech industry, and his ongoing efforts are focused on ensuring the company's continued success and innovation in language education.