Timothy Shey

Timothy Shey is the VP of Studios and Content at Duolingo. Prior to Duolingo, Shey worked at Google for seven years, where they were the Head of Scripted Original Programming and Director of Partnerships for YouTube.

Shey was a founding executive for YouTube Originals and was responsible for co-developing the go-to-market strategy, creative direction, and launch slate for YouTube Red. Timothy also led the team that developed, acquired, and launched scripted original programming on YouTube, including Youtube's first ever hourlong scripted series, movies, and half hour comedies.

In addition to their work with YouTube Originals, Shey also developed and launched the Sundance Institute + YouTube New Voices Lab, which supports creators in creating scripted short-form episodic content for digital platforms. Timothy also led the creative development program for partnerships team, working with some of YouTube's most successful creators and partners to develop their own original programming on YouTube.

and Linda Simensky - Head of Animation & Scripted Content reports to Timothy Shey. They work with Matt Skaruppa - CFO, Severin Hacker - Co-Founder & CTO, and Molly Lindsay - Chief People Officer. Timothy Shey reports to Luis von Ahn, Founder & CEO.