Robert Meese on urban growth
From Bob Meese, vp of business, Duolingo · · TribLIVE
“Pittsburgh has experienced steady growth over time, but looking at what are those changes that can really drive big growth, the university system here has been really compelling.”
On , Robert Meese, Chief Business Officer at DUOLINGO INC, spoke about urban growth during Bob Meese, vp of business, Duolingo on TribLIVE.
About Robert Meese
In a 2017 interview, Bob Meese, then vice president of business at Duolingo, discussed his recent move back to Pittsburgh after eight years at Google in California. Meese said that Pittsburgh has experienced steady growth and that the university system, particularly Carnegie Mellon University, has been compelling in driving that growth. He described the presence of a Google office in the city as a powerful influence on Pittsburgh's development. Meese stated that the foundation created by universities and larger companies like Google has generated opportunities for companies such as Duolingo, by attracting talent and creating a broader talent pool. He also noted that the energy around the city has increased since his childhood, with downtown becoming a more densely packed urban environment that creates a "buzz" that spills over into other areas.