Podcasts about Cursor

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're covering the growing trend of shoeless startups, from Cursor's chaotic shoe pile to companies that provide slipper stipends and heated floors for their barefoot employees. A few other companies have implemented something similar, so why is this happening and will it come to your office soon? Plus: McDonald's Japan apologizes to customers and an animated movie tops Billboard charts. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

Wes performs a 2 a.m. rescue at DEFCON, and Chris attempts to build a Linux desktop using nothing but vibes.Sponsored By:Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup Mark's Travel Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kumajourney11 Mark's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@markkuczmarski896 Gen AI Meetup: https://genaimeetup.com/ Shashank Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashu10/  Mark Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkuczmarski/  Join hosts Shashank and Mark in this electrifying episode of the Gen.ai Meetup Podcast, where they unpack a whirlwind week of AI advancements reshaping the future of technology. From Anthropic's Claude 4.1—a subtle yet powerful upgrade boosting coding prowess and multi-file edits for enterprise dominance—to OpenAI's long-awaited open-source comeback with GPT-OSS models (a beefy 120B parameter beast and a tiny laptop-friendly version rivaling proprietary giants), the duo dives into benchmarks, real-world applications, and how tools like Ollama make deployment a breeze. They explore Gemini's DeepThink, a reasoning powerhouse solving Olympiad-level math puzzles through extended inference, and Google's groundbreaking “world model”—a seamless blend of video generation and game engine tech that lets you control characters in hyper-realistic, physics-aware simulations. Along the way, Shashank and Mark share candid insights on vibe coding pitfalls, side projects built with AI agents, OpenAI's staggering valuations, and the open-source ecosystem's role in driving innovation. Whether you're a developer wrestling with agentic workflows, an enterprise leader eyeing LLM integrations, or an AI enthusiast dreaming of interactive worlds, this episode delivers expert analysis, practical tips, and forward-thinking speculation. Tune in for a fun, far-flung chat (Mark's broadcasting from a Canadian road trip en route to the Arctic!) and discover why AI's evolution is accelerating faster than ever. Drop your questions in the comments—we'll tackle them next time! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Shashank welcomes listeners and introduces Mark, who's road-tripping in Canada to the Arctic Ocean. 00:03:50 - Episode Overview: A quick rundown of the week's major AI announcements. 00:07:44 - Claude 4.1 from Anthropic: Discussing the incremental improvements of Claude Opus 4.1, its coding strengths, and enterprise adoption. 00:16:32 - Claude's Enterprise Impact: Why Claude leads in enterprise LLMs and its role in tools like Cursor for vibe coding. 00:28:38 - Gemini's DeepThink Feature: Deep dive into Gemini's reasoning capabilities for complex math and problem-solving. 00:29:28 - OpenAI's GPT-OSS Release: OpenAI's open-source models (120B and 20B parameters), their performance, and community implications. 00:44:94 - OpenAI's Valuation Debate: Exploring OpenAI's $300B valuation and the strategic benefits of open-source releases. 00:45:18 - Google's World Model Announcement: Exploring the steerable 3D environments blending video generation and game engine tech. 00:50:32 - World Model Applications: Potential uses in robotics, self-driving, and synthetic data generation. 00:54:86 - Coding Agents and Side Projects: Shashank and Mark share experiences with vibe coding and AI-powered side projects. 00:58:74 - Amazon's Spec-Driven Development: Insights on Amazon's Kero tool and the importance of detailed software specifications. 00:58:94 - Ollama and Ollama Turbo: How Ollama simplifies model deployment and the new cloud-based Ollama Turbo service. 01:07:26 - Prompt Engineering Tips: Practical advice on crafting effective prompts and iterating with LLMs for better outputs. 01:11:50 - Closing and Call for Questions: Wrap-up and a call for listener questions in the YouTube comments. Subscribe and leave a comment with your questions for the next episode! #AI #GenAI #Claude4.1 #OpenAI #GPTOSS #GeminiDeepThink #WorldModels #Ollama #CodingAgents #TechPodcast

This is Alex Heath, deputy editor at The Verge. My guest today is GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke. In many ways, GitHub Copilot set off the current AI coding boom. But since Thomas was on the show a year ago, the rise of vibe coding has shifted the buzz to newer platforms like Cursor and Windsurf. As you'll hear in our conversation, Thomas is thinking a lot about the competition, and GitHub's role in the future of software development.  Links: Developers, Reinvented | Thomas Dohmke / GitHub Developer Odyssey | Thomas Dohmke / GitHub Why tech is racing to adopt AI coding, with Cursor's Michael Truell | Decoder GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke says AI needs competition to thrive | ⁠⁠Decoder⁠⁠ Up to 30 percent of some Microsoft code is now written by AI | Verge GitHub launches its AI app-making tool in preview | Verge Microsoft is getting ready for GPT-5 with a new Copilot smart mode | Verge Zuckerberg: AI will write most Meta code within 18 months | Engadget Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. This episode was edited by Xander Adams. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale sits down with Rob Wenger, CEO and Chief Product Officer at Higher Logic, to discuss the evolving landscape of association technology, the impact of AI and automation, and strategies for enhancing member engagement.Summary:AI and Automation:Rob emphasizes the importance of AI and automation in the association world, highlighting how these technologies can streamline tasks and improve efficiency. He discusses the use of various AI tools, including ChatGPT, Cursor, and Glean, to enhance productivity and decision-making. Rob shares insights on the balance between using AI for personal and professional tasks, and the importance of data security and compliance.Member Engagement:The conversation delves into the significance of member engagement in associations and how technology can facilitate this. Rob explains the concept of member journeys and how predictive analytics can help identify and support members at different stages of their engagement. He highlights the role of community platforms and marketing tools in fostering meaningful interactions and delivering personalized content.Ethical Considerations and Future Outlook:Rob and Dave discuss the ethical implications of AI, including concerns about data privacy and the potential for job displacement. They explore the role of associations in creating valuable, forward-thinking content and the importance of maintaining high standards in content creation. Rob shares his vision for the future, emphasizing the need for associations to adapt to technological advancements while safeguarding their core values. 

Curious if AI will automate your contract testing—or wreck it? Add AI to Your DevOps Now: https://testguild.me/smartbear  In this episode of the DevOps Toolchain Podcast, I sit down with Matt Fellows, co-founder of Pacflow and core maintainer of the PACT framework (now under SmartBear). We dive into the evolution of contract testing, how agentic AI tools like Copilot and Cursor are shaping testing workflows, and what the next 3–5 years might look like for API validation. We also get real about: Why test quality matters more in an AI-driven pipeline How autonomous testing may reshape developer tooling Whether AI-generated tests are improving code or just spreading bugs faster Whether you're leading a QA team, building APIs, or navigating the DevOps–AI intersection, this episode has hard-earned insights from someone shaping the tools used by teams around the world.  

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In this episode, host Jim Love explores a variety of pressing cybersecurity threats and developments. The episode begins with an invitation for listeners to share their summer reading choices. The main content highlights include North Korean operatives infiltrating US companies through fake identities and AI-generated resumes, the ability of large language models to autonomously execute cyber attacks, a vulnerability in the AI-powered code editor Cursor allowing silent RCE attacks, and the rise of malicious Progressive Web Apps targeting mobile users. The show also discusses the risks associated with clicking unsubscribe links in spam emails. Listeners are encouraged to support the show and contribute through the website. 00:00 Introduction and Summer Reading Request 00:59 North Korean Spies in US Tech Firms 03:25 AI's Role in Cyber Attacks 05:18 Critical Vulnerability in AI Code Editor 07:36 Malicious Mobile Browser Hijacks 09:30 Unsubscribe Links as Phishing Traps 10:50 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

Daily Trends Report A new trends report will bring you daily data highlights via e-mail. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/New%20Feature%3A%20Daily%20Trends%20Report/32170 NVidia Triton RCE Wiz found an interesting information leakage vulnerability in NVidia s Triton servers that can be leveraged to remote code execution. https://www.wiz.io/blog/nvidia-triton-cve-2025-23319-vuln-chain-to-ai-server Cursor AI MCP Vulnerability An attacker could abuse negligent Cursor MCP configurations to implement backdoors into developer machines. https://www.aim.security/lp/aim-labs-curxecute-blogpost

In this technical deep dive, Generation AI explores the evolution from prompt engineering to context engineering - a critical shift in how we build intelligent AI systems. Hosts Ardis Kadiu and Petar Djordjevic from Element451 break down why static prompts are no longer enough and how dynamic context management is the key to creating truly smart agents. They explain the technical architecture behind retrieval augmented generation (RAG), discuss the challenges of building multi-agent systems that coordinate effectively, and reveal how Element451's new bulk jobs feature represents the cutting edge of context engineering in higher education. The episode concludes with an analysis of Mark Zuckerberg's vision for "personal superintelligence" - always-on AI assistants that remember everything about you. This matters because institutions need to understand that the success of AI agents depends entirely on having rich, well-structured data and proper context management - not just smart models.Introduction and the Shift from Prompt to Context Engineering (00:00:00)Welcome back Petar Djordjevic as co-host for the third timeThe transformation from static prompt libraries to dynamic context systemsWhy GPT-4's evolution to reasoning models changed everythingHow agents use tools to gather real-time information instead of relying on frozen knowledgeDefining Context Engineering vs Prompt Engineering (00:04:11)Context engineering as managing dynamic information for AI tasksThe evolution from one-shot prompt problems to complex agent workflowsHow automation requirements drove the need for context engineeringWhy "it's their first day on the job every day" for AI modelsDeep Dive into RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) (00:17:17)The complete RAG pipeline: from user query to accurate responseBreaking down queries into multiple intents for better resultsVector databases and metadata attachment for information storageThe importance of combining keyword search with semantic searchAdvanced RAG Techniques and Challenges (00:21:08)Data preparation: parsing PDFs and extracting meaningful chunksWhy semantic search alone isn't enough - the CS101 problemRe-ranking and post-processing to get the most relevant resultsHow to handle citations and build user trust in AI responsesBuilding Complex Agent Systems at Element451 (00:33:08)Element451's new Bulk Jobs feature as a case studyThe research phase: gathering student data, interaction history, and contextWhy data-rich platforms are essential for successful agentsMoving from segment-based personalization to true "segment of one"Context Pruning and Tool Selection (00:41:31)Why you can't just throw all data into the context windowPerformance degradation with large contexts - the needle in haystack problemSelecting the right tools for each task (SMS vs WhatsApp example)How to compress and adapt content for optimal performanceMulti-Agent Coordination and State Management (00:46:48)The challenge of multiple agents working on the same studentContext writing: how agents remember what they did and whyPreventing redundant actions across different departmentsBuilding systems that coordinate like experienced teamsCommon Mistakes in Context Engineering (00:50:17)The danger of being "lazy about context" and assuming AI is smart enoughWhy domain expertise is crucial for building effective agentsThe importance of vertical-specific agents (Cursor, Harvey, Sierra examples)How Element451 leverages its CRM data for education-specific agentsThe Future: Personal Superintelligence (00:53:18)Mark Zuckerberg's vision of always-on, memory-rich personal AIMeta's glasses as the computing platform of the futureAndrej Karpathy's small model with massive context approachChallenges: ambient monitoring, recall/summary, lifelong memory files - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

¡Sumérgete en el mundo de Cursor 1.0 con nosotros! Karen pudo conversar con developers de Cursor en Polonia y nos comparte consejos impresionantes, mientras que Jhonny nos trae su veredicto tras usar los agentes de Cursor por más de 1 mes. Descubre si realmente vale la pena invertir en esta herramienta.TakeawaysGitHub Spark se une a la tendencia de vibe coding.Las contrataciones en tecnología están en aumento debido a la demanda de IA.El context engineering es un nuevo rol emergente en la industria.Cursor es una herramienta que mejora la experiencia de desarrollo.La inteligencia artificial puede optimizar significativamente el tiempo de desarrollo.Los mock-ups funcionales son una nueva forma de presentar ideas a los clientes.Es importante tener cuidado con la privacidad de los datos al usar IA.Los desarrolladores deben entender el código generado por IA.La personalización de herramientas de desarrollo mejora la eficiencia.Chapters00:00 Bienvenida00:42 Novedades de Julio03:31 Movimientos en Contrataciones de IA05:19 Tendencias en Ingeniería de Contexto07:54 Introducción a Cursor11:09 Características de Cursor13:54 Modelos de IA en Cursor15:24 Versiones y Accesibilidad de Cursor16:42 Uso Práctico de Cursor19:07 Optimización del Tiempo con IA21:44 Casos de Uso y Demostraciones25:01 Uso de Figma y Prototipos en Startups27:32 Colaboración entre Ventas y Desarrollo31:17 Integración de IA en el Desarrollo de Productos36:48 Agentes de Fondo y su Implementación40:49 Creatividad y Cuellos de Botella en el Desarrollo45:58 Recomendaciones para Desarrolladores Novatos51:13 Privacidad y Seguridad en el Uso de IANotas del Episodio:https://cursor.com/agentsContáctame: https://linktr.ee/jhonnyventiades

This is Casey Newton, founder and editor of the Platformer newsletter and cohost of the Hard Fork podcast. I'll be guest hosting the next few episodes of Decoder while Nilay is out on parental leave. For the next three weeks, I'll be talking to leaders in the productivity space about what they're building, and how they can help us get things done.  My guest today: Michael Truell, the CEO of Anysphere, the maker of automated programming platform Cursor AI. I sat down with Michael to talk about his product and how it works, why coding with AI has seen such incredible adoption, and what the future of automated programming really looks like.  Read the full transcript on The Verge. Links:  Anysphere, hailed as fastest growing startup ever, raises $900 Million | Bloomberg AI coding assistant Cursor draws a million users without even trying | Bloomberg Anthropic rehires AI leaders from Anysphere | The Information Cursor apologizes for unclear pricing changes that upset users | TechCrunch OpenAI looked at buying Cursor creator before turning to rival Windsurf | CNBC Interview with Anysphere CEO Michael Truell about coding with AI | Stratechery Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Ursa Wright.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate confirms a new national cyber director. A new commission explores the establishment of a separate Cyber Force. Cybercriminals exploit link wrapping to launch sophisticated phishing attacks. AI agents are hijacked, cameras cracked, and devs phished. Gene sequencers and period trackers settle allegations of oversharing personal data and inadequate security. Today we are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop discussing how China accuses the US of exploiting Microsoft zero-day in a cyberattack. OpenAI scrambles after a chat leak fiasco. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. You can read Tim's article on the topic here. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop discussing how China accuses the US of exploiting Microsoft zero-day in a cyberattack. Selected Reading Sean Cairncross confirmed as national cyber director (The Record) Panel to create roadmap for establishing US Cyber Force (The Record) Microsoft 365: Attackers Weaponize Proofpoint and Intermedia Link Wrapping to Steal Logins (WinBuzzer) When Public Prompts Turn Into Local Shells: ‘CurXecute' – RCE in Cursor via MCP Auto‑Start (Aim Security) LegalPwn Attack Tricks GenAI Tools Into Misclassifying Malware as Safe Code (Hackread) Bitdefender Warns Users to Update Dahua Cameras Over Critical Flaws (Hackread) Mozilla warns of phishing attacks targeting add-on developers (Bleeping Computer) Gene Sequencing Giant Illumina Settles for $9.8M Over Product Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) Flo settles class action lawsuit alleging improper data sharing (The Record) ChatGPT users shocked to learn their chats were in Google search results (Ars Technica) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En este episodio, Daniel comparte su experiencia haciendo vibe coding con herramientas como Goose y Cursor, explorando cómo la inteligencia artificial está revolucionando la creación de prototipos funcionales con bajo presupuesto. Además, junto a Guillermo, analizan a fondo las nuevas betas de Apple: mejoras en el iPad, el nuevo diseño Liquid Glass, cambios en el Apple Watch y rendimiento general. ¿Estamos listos para este nuevo enfoque visual?Productos mencionados:Cursorcodename goose

This conversation is a must-listen for engineering leaders, CTOs, and operations professionals who are curious about how to deploy AI in complex, physical systems. It covers everything from telemetry data to orchestration engines, the role of human validation, AI-assisted SDLC, and team culture in AI adoption. If you're building or managing AI-first systems that interact with the real world, this episode offers hands-on insight and strategic direction.

Bret Taylor's legendary career includes being CTO of Meta, co-CEO of Salesforce, chairman of the board at OpenAI (yes, during that drama), co-creating both Google Maps and the Like button, and founding three companies. Today he's the founder and CEO of Sierra, an AI agent company transforming customer service. He's one of the few people I've met who's been wildly successful at every level—from engineer to C-suite executive to founder—and across almost every discipline, including PM, engineer, CTO, COO, CPO, CEO, and board member.In this conversation, you'll learn:1. The brutal product review that nearly ended his Google career—and how that failure led to creating Google Maps2. The question Sheryl Sandberg taught him to ask every morning (“What's the most impactful thing I can do today?”) that transformed how he approached every role3. The three AI market segments that matter4. Why AI agents will replace SaaS products5. His framework for knowing whose advice to actually listen to—and how that came in handy during the OpenAI board drama6. The counterintuitive go-to-market strategy most AI startups get wrong7. Sierra's outcome-based pricing model that's transforming how enterprise software is sold (and why every SaaS company should adopt it)8. What he's teaching his kids about AI that every parent should know—Brought to you by:CodeRabbit—Cut code review time and bugs in half. Instantly: https://coderabbit.link/lennyBasecamp—The famously straightforward project management system from 37signals: https://www.basecamp.com/lennyVanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny—Where to find Bret Taylor:• X: https://x.com/btaylor• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettaylor/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Bret Taylor(04:10) Bret's early career and first major mistake(08:24) The birth of Google Maps(11:57) Lessons from FriendFeed and the importance of honest feedback(31:30) The future of coding and AI's role(45:26) Preparing the next generation for an AI-driven world(48:46) AI in education(52:05) Business strategies in the AI market(01:04:38) Outcome-based pricing in AI(01:09:15) Productivity gains and AI(01:17:35) Go-to-market strategies for AI products(01:21:49) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Marissa Mayer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissamayer/• “Lazy Sunday”—SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRhTeaa_B98• Quip: https://quip.com/• Sierra: https://sierra.ai/• FriendFeed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FriendFeed• Sheryl Sandberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sandberg-5126652/• Jim Norris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halfspin/• Paul Buchheit on X: https://x.com/paultoo• Sanjeev Singh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-singh-20a1b72/• Barack Obama: https://www.obamalibrary.gov/obamas/president-barack-obama• Oprah Winfrey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey• Ashton Kutcher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashton_Kutcher• PayPal Mafia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PayPal_Mafia• Sam Altman on X: https://x.com/sama• Warren Buffett on X: https://x.com/warrenbuffett• Unix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix• Fortran: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortran• C: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_(programming_language)• Python: https://www.python.org/• Perl: https://www.perl.org/• Rust: https://www.rust-lang.org/• Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io/• The exact AI playbook (using MCPs, custom GPTs, Granola) that saved ElevenLabs $100k+ and helps them ship daily | Luke Harries (Head of Growth): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ai-marketing-stack• Confluent: https://www.confluent.io/• Databricks: https://www.databricks.com/• Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com• Harvey: https://www.harvey.ai/• Behind the founder: Marc Benioff: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-founder-marc-benioff• Larry Summers's website: https://larrysummers.com/• AutoCAD: https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview• Revit: https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/• The art and science of pricing | Madhavan Ramanujam (Monetizing Innovation, Simon-Kucher): https://www.amazon.com/Monetizing-Innovation-Companies-Design-Product/dp/1119240867• Pricing your AI product: Lessons from 400+ companies and 50 unicorns | Madhavan Ramanujam: https://lenny.substack.com/p/pricing-and-scaling-your-ai-product-madhavan-ramanujam• Cursor: https://cursor.com/• CodeX: https://openai.com/codex/• Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• DirecTV: https://www.directv.com/• SiriusXM: https://www.siriusxm.com/• Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com/• Akai: https://www.akaipro.com/• Chubbies Shorts: https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/• Weight Watchers: https://www.weightwatchers.com/• CLEAR: https://www.clearme.com/• Stripe: https://stripe.com/• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• Twilio: https://www.twilio.com/• ServiceNow: https://www.servicenow.com/• Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/• Jobs to be done: https://jobs-to-be-done.com/jobs-to-be-done-a-framework-for-customer-needs-c883cbf61c90• The ultimate guide to JTBD | Bob Moesta (co-creator of the framework): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-jtbd-bob-moesta• Inception: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/• Alan Kay's quote: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/alan_kay_100831• Jobs at Sierra: https://sierra.ai/careers—Recommended books:• Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price: https://www.amazon.com/Monetizing-Innovation-Companies-Design-Product/dp/1119240867• Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice: https://www.amazon.com/Competing-Against-Luck-Innovation-Customer/dp/0062435612• Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage: https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Incredible-Alfred-Lansing/dp/0465062881—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Agenda: 00:00 - Why Benchmark Is Bleeding Partners (and Why That's the New Normal) 04:57 - “I Wouldn't Leave Benchmark… Unless I Had THIS” — Jason on Brand vs Autonomy 09:01 - The Rise of the Solo GP & The Death of LP Conventional Wisdom 13:50 - The Unstoppable Force of Elad Gil & The Myth of LP Discipline 18:45 - Is Vibe Coding the New SaaS? Jason's $10K/Month Spend Reveal 26:57 - Cursor's Growth Is Insane—But Is It Sustainable? 31:44 - Will Microsoft, Google, or Amazon Win the AI Infra War? 37:42 - Is GitHub Copilot the Biggest Miss in Microsoft's History? 44:15 - Are Big Tech Incumbents Now Too Powerful to Fail? 48:00 - Apple's AI Problem: Is It Time for a Management Overhaul? 52:30 - Figma's IPO: $30B Return, Zero Hype. What Happened? 1:06:00 - Final Bets: Cursor to $4B ARR, Lovable to $400M ARR, OpenAI to $800BN?      

Is GitHub Spark the future of AI software building? Startups looking to use “vibe coding” often face janky tools and broken promises. Microsoft's latest IDE, however, has serious potential to be the industry breakthrough that addresses the agonizing issues developers face.In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack Microsoft's latest attempt to win back developer mindshare with the launch of GitHub Spark, a cloud-based, AI-enhanced IDE. They debate whether Spark is an MVP for building micro-apps or a Trojan horse for a more ambitious plan to dominate developer workflows.Plus, the hosts dive into Trump's executive order on “woke AI,” Coinbase's bold relaunch of Base as a social platform, and YouTube's machine-learning age verification for teens.In this episode, you will:Explore what GitHub Spark is and why it matters for the future of AI-powered software developmentUnderstand Microsoft's positioning strategy and why it might be hiding bigger ambitionsCompare Spark to tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and WindsurfLearn how Trump's executive order frames “neutral AI” and why it's likely political theaterAssess whether Coinbase's “Base App” is crypto's answer to YouTube and TwitterDiscover the implications of YouTube's new AI-based teen detection systemDebate the real risks and rewards of AI regulation and social media safetyThe Pact Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/  Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksGet your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/  Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/  Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurIntro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/

#309: In this episode, Darin and Viktor discuss their personal experiences and insights related to the rapid advancements in AI technology, particularly focused on AI agents like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code. They examine the paradigm shift in development practices due to these technologies, providing a critical evaluation of their effectiveness and efficiency. The conversation delves into the role of agents, how they operate alongside large language models (LLMs), and the intricacies of context management. They also reflect on the challenges and benefits of restarting projects when they veer off course, emphasizing the impact of AI in such scenarios. Additionally, they address the hurdles and considerations for integrating and managing multiple AI tools and agents in a development environment. This episode sets the stage for future discussions on how developers can adapt to and leverage these evolving AI tools effectively.   Gartner Predicts Over 40% of Agentic AI Projects Will Be Canceled by End of 2027 https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-06-25-gartner-predicts-over-40-percent-of-agentic-ai-projects-will-be-canceled-by-end-of-2027   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

In this episode Bill Kennedy and Kenneth Stott discuss the evolving role of AI in organizations, emphasizing the importance of human intelligence in leveraging AI tools effectively. They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI, the need for a structured data language within organizations, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI insights. Ken shares insights from his upcoming book on redefining organizational intelligence in the age of AI, highlighting strategies for effective human-AI collaboration.00:00 Introduction2:45 AI and Organizational Behavior5:30 Limitations of Generative AI11:00 Learning the AI Tooling15:00 Using AI Tools for Code20:00 Business Decisions / Analytics25:00 Trusting AI Insights 36:00 What is an AI Agent43:00 Future of Organizational Intelligence Connect with  Kenneth: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenstott/Mentioned in this Episode:Hasura: https://hasura.io/Cursor: https://cursor.com/Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-codeWant more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs

Want better outputs from AI? Get our free Prompt Engineering guide: https://clickhubspot.com/cnj Episode 69: Why do so many AI-generated websites end up looking generic—and how can you use “vibe coding” to stand out with truly designer-level style? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with design legend Meng To (https://x.com/MengTo), founder of Design+Code and creator of innovative tools like Aura, to deliver a practical masterclass on prompting AI for web design that's not just beautiful, but memorable and conversion-friendly. In this episode, Meng shares his approach to breaking free from generic, templated looks by leveraging a precise design vocabulary, including layouts, color theory, typography, animations, and unique assets. Learn how to use free resources and smart prompting techniques to turn basic AI outputs into custom-crafted sites that reflect your taste and business needs. If you care about making your site stand out in the age of AI tools like Lovable, V0, and Aura, don't miss this hands-on walkthrough! Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Improving AI Design with Aura (05:32) Single-File HTML/CSS Design Simplicity (07:27) Defining "Beautiful Site" Concepts (10:19) Modern Skeuomorphism and Typography Trends (15:22) Master AI Prompt Engineering (16:16) Website Design: The Hero Component (20:13) AI-Generated Dynamic Color Schemes (22:51) Personalized AI: Create Your Solution — Mentions: Meng To: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mengto/ Design+Code: https://designcode.io/ Aura: https://aura.design/ Spline: https://spline.design/ Unicorn Studio: https://unicorn.studio/ Lovable: https://lovable.so/ V0: https://v0.dev/ Cursor: https://www.cursor.so/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt's Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

In this episode, Mike explores his growing dependence on AI tools like Cursor and ChatGPT to handle everyday coding tasks. From code generation and DevOps to security reviews and task planning, AI is integrated into nearly every part of his workflow. But as these tools take over more responsibilities, Mike asks the hard questions: Am I losing my edge? Should I still code manually even if AI can do it faster—or better? He shares how he uses AI day-to-day, when he steps in to take control, and whether it's time to focus on solving tougher problems that AI can't yet tackle. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/boosting-developer-productivity-with-ai-without-losing-your-edge Powered by CodeRabbit - AI Code Reviews: https://coderabbit.link/htmlallthethings Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

En esta edición veraniega, hablamos de los movimientos tectónicos en el mundo de la programación con IA: desde la batalla entre OpenAI y Google por Winsurf, hasta el auge de los IDEs agénticos y la revolución en cómo los desarrolladores escriben (o ya no escriben) código.Además, analizamos el nuevo plan de Estados Unidos para liderar la carrera global de la inteligencia artificial —Winning the Race— con apuestas tan ambiciosas como polémicas. Y cerramos con el nuevo Código de Buenas Prácticas publicado por la UE para prepararse ante la regulación de la AI Act, una iniciativa que podría cambiar las reglas del juego para startups y grandes empresas en Europa.0:00 - Introducción veraniega y situación pre-agosto3:00 - ¿Todos los programadores usan ya IA? Tres niveles de adopción7:00 - IDEs agénticos: Winsurf, Cursor, GitHub Copilot y compañía10:00 - El culebrón Winsurf: ¿qué pasó entre OpenAI, Google y Cognition AI?13:45 - Números de Winsurf: ¿era una startup moribunda? Todo lo contrario17:00 - ¿Basta con decirle a la IA el “qué”? El “cómo” marca la diferencia20:00 - Reflexión: ¿cualquiera podrá programar en el futuro?22:00 - Las grandes rondas: Cursor, Lovable y la fiebre por la programación IA25:00 - Gabe Newell y el valor de saber usar Cloud Code hoy28:00 - IA en el Business Model Canvas: ¿es tu propuesta de valor o un recurso clave?31:00 - El peligro de creerte una empresa de IA sin serlo34:00 - El plan de EE.UU.: Winning the Race, IA con valores americanos39:00 - Código abierto, supercomputadores y desregulación ambiental43:00 - ¿Una nueva Guerra Fría? EE.UU. vs China en la carrera por la IA47:00 - AI Act de la UE: llega la regulación (y la burocracia)51:00 - El nuevo Código de Buenas Prácticas de la UE: ¿voluntario u obligatorio?55:00 - Meta y el rechazo europeo: modelos frontera y choques regulatorios59:00 - ¿Dónde emprender con IA: Europa o fuera?1:03:00 - Cierre: entre el entusiasmo y la incertidumbre global⁠Hosted on Mumbler.io

Scott and Wes share their top strategies for getting high-quality results from AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, and Windsurf. From better prompting to building reusable rule sets, they cover practical tips for making AI your most productive coding partner. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Wes' Tweet 02:56 How to get the best results when using AI. 03:15 Scaffold it out yourself. 05:40 Be clear with your prompts. 07:45 Use XML tags around specific items 08:47 Utilize Rules like Cursor rules or Copilot rules. 13:20 Ask it to create some rules based on an existing codebase. 16:03 Break things down into clear concise actionable items. 17:22 Where to store your rules files. 18:37 Utilizing llm.txt files. 19:24 Context7. 20:28 Tag relevant files, functions, etc. 21:38 Feed logs back into the AI. 22:36 Logging Errors. 22:54 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 24:14 Long running chats get worse. Wes' Tweet Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

Martin Casado is a General Partner @ a16z where he leads the firms $1.25BN infrastructure fund. At a16z, Martin has led investments in companies like Cursor, dbt Labs, and Fivetran to name a few. Before joining a16z, he co-founded Nicira, acquired by VMware for $1.26B. At VMware, he served as CTO of Networking. Widely regarded as a visionary in enterprise infrastructure, Martin has helped shape the modern cloud computing stack. Agenda: 00:00 – Analysis of Current AI Investment Landscape 04:45 – Will Anthropic Kill the AI App Layer? 09:20 – “The Oligopoly Is Coming—Just Like Cloud” 12:50 – Are AI Models Actually Terrible Venture Investments? 15:40 – Why it is BS to Put Down AI Apps for Having Temporary Revenue 21:30 – “Open Source Is a National Security Weapon—And We're Losing” 26:40 – “Have the Foundation Models of the Future All Been Founded Already” 34:30 – Why it is BS to Denigrate AI Apps for Having Low Margins 38:40 – Does AI Make 1x Engineers 10x or 10x Becomes 100x 44:10 – “We're All Dead Wrong About AI and Job Loss” 50:30 – “The Only Sin in Venture: Backing the Wrong Winner” 55:10 – What People Think They Know About Wealth But Do Not  

Miss us?Feels like it's been a few weeks since we've had something new to share. This week, we're excited to share a video we recorded just before the release of First of Kind. Grant Lee fits the profile of a founder indie is built to support: worked in investment banking, and joined a hot YC startup that didn't end up being the rocket ship they'd planned. Joined another venture-backed startup that found a successful outcome, but has made intentional decisions to build differently now that he's working on something of his own. The wave we predicted in our Indie Era of Startups talk has started to crest, and founders, like Grant, are demonstrating the benefits to this new way of building. In this conversation, we break down Grant's approach to building Gamma into a few discreet buckets. The first is a small team of what he calls player-coaches. These team members are not interested in growing their org so much as focusing on results. And not just results, but results that they can manage from idea to execution. Bye-bye middle managers, hello player-coaches. Grant explains this approach best in his pinned tweet:Instead of creating specialist silos, we hire versatile generalists who can solve problems across domains. Rather than building management hierarchies, we find player-coaches who both lead and execute. Our team leverages AI tools throughout our workflow - Claude for data analysis, Cursor for coding efficiency, NotebookLM for customer research synthesis. These aren't just productivity hacks; they're force multipliers. Examples: — When our growth PM needed better analytics, he didn't file a ticket with a data team—he built a self-serve system that anyone can use without SQL knowledge. — When our marketing lead needed to understand our customers better, she fed thousands of interactions into an LLM and created actionable personas that now guide our entire strategy. — When our design team needs to test a hypothesis, we create a rapid prototype and show it to our power users. What we're seeing isn't just about "doing more with less." It's about fundamentally changing what's possible per person. The most valuable employees aren't specialists who excel in narrow domains - they're resourceful problem-solvers who continuously expand their capabilities. This approach creates remarkable resilience. Since everyone understands multiple functions, we don't have single points of failure when someone leaves or moves to another project. If you're building today, the question isn't how quickly you can scale headcount — it's how much impact you can create with the smallest possible team. The future belongs to tiny teams of extraordinary people.The next is to embrace constraints. At the time of this recording, Gamma was doing $50M in ARR and had over 50M users. Yes, you read that right. And, yes, they've done this while keeping their team small and wildly profitable for over a year. They do not see profitability as a lack of imagination or ambition, but the fuel for them to continue building on their own terms and timelines. This was a phenomenal conversation, and one that touches on many of the ideas we've been advocating for with indie over the years. We hope you see in Grant and Gamma something to aspire to as a founder that goes far deeper than hitting the next fundable milestone. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording this one.

Madhavan Ramanujam is the world's foremost expert on pricing and monetization strategy. As managing partner at Simon-Kucher, he helped over 250 companies, including 30 unicorns, architect their pricing strategies. He's the author of the definitive book on pricing, Monetizing Innovation. Now he's back with a sequel, Scaling Innovation, which reveals how to build enduring businesses by dominating both market share and wallet share. He recently left Simon-Kucher to launch his own fund, 49 Palms, focused on helping early-stage AI companies.In this conversation, we discuss:1. The 2x2 framework that identifies your optimal pricing model2. Why AI companies can capture 25% to 50% of value created, vs. 10% to 20% for traditional SaaS products3. Why popular AI coding tools may have already doomed themselves with underpricing4. The “give-and-get” framework top negotiators use to extract maximum value from every deal5. The negotiation strategy that helped one founder 4x their deal size overnight6. How to frame POCs as “business case creation” instead of technical demos (and why this changes everything)7. Why AI companies must get monetization right from day one—not “figure it out later”8. How companies like Intercom's Fin and Sierra pioneered outcome-based pricing (charging $0.99 per AI resolution)9. The single question that reveals if your pricing is too complex—Brought to you by:Enterpret—Transform customer feedback into product growth: https://enterpret.com/lennyDX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity: https://getdx.com/lennyPersona—A global leader in digital identity verification: https://withpersona.com/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/pricing-and-scaling-your-ai-product-madhavan-ramanujam— My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/168109183/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Madhavan Ramanujam:• X: https://x.com/madhavansf• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhavansf/• Promo email for Scaling Innovation: promo@49palmsvc.com — If you're purchasing more than five copies, send a screenshot of your receipt to enter Madhavan's exclusive bundle raffle.—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Madhavan and his work(04:30) The core thesis of Scaling Innovation(09:20) Common traps founders fall into(12:06) Beautifully simple pricing(15:00) Mastering negotiations(26:51) Other strategies for effective pricing and monetization(27:35) How AI pricing is different(31:33) Handling POCs(36:25) The importance of mastering monetization(38:58) Choosing the right AI pricing model(43:13) Current trends in AI pricing(44:48) Strategizing for outcome-based models(50:23) Packaging strategies for scaling(51:37) Adapting pricing strategies over time(53:40) Key axioms for pricing success(58:00) Takeaways for founders(01:01:33) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• The art and science of pricing | Madhavan Ramanujam (Monetizing Innovation, Simon-Kucher): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-art-and-science-of-pricing-madhavan• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Sierra Finn: http://www.sierrafinn.com/• Chargeflow: https://www.chargeflow.io/• GitHub: https://github.com/• Intercom: https://www.intercom.com/• Warren Buffett's quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/11478913-if-you-ve-got-the-power-to-raise-prices-without-losing• Sierra: https://sierra.ai/• Clay Bavor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claybavor/• Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9603208/• Delphi: https://www.delphi.ai/• Dara Ladjevardian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-ladjevardian/• Sam Spelsberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-spelsberg/• Lennybot: https://www.lennybot.com/• Granola: https://www.granola.ai/• Simon-Kucher: https://www.simon-kucher.com/• Josh Bloom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabloompricingconsulting/—Recommended books:• Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price: https://www.amazon.com/Monetizing-Innovation-Companies-Design-Product/dp/1119240867• Scaling Innovation: How Smart Companies Architect Profitable Growth: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119633060• Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Model-Generation-Visionaries-Challengers/dp/0470876417• Thinking Fast and Slow: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555/• Contagious: Why Things Catch On: https://www.amazon.com/Contagious-Things-Catch-Jonah-Berger/dp/1451686587/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

An airhacks.fm conversation with Jonathan Ellis (@spyced) about: brokk as a Norse dwarf who forged Thor's hammer, Java Swing UI performance advantages over Electron apps, zb build tool integration, onboarding experience comparison with Cursor, architect vs code buttons functionality, session management in brokk, build and test tool configuration, in-memory Java parser development, JVector and embedding models limitations, agentic search approach using find symbol by wildcard and fetch method tools, hierarchical embeddings concept, package-info for AI context, LLMs as artists needing constraints, Java's typing system advantages for AI feedback, architect mode with multiple tool access, code agent feedback loops, joern code graph indexing, Git integration with jgit, custom diff format avoiding JSON escaping issues, tool calling in architect mode, MCP server development in pure Java - zmcp, prompt templates for team collaboration, JBang installation experience, subscription pricing discussion, organizational subscriptions for corporate teams, avoiding context explosion in architect mode, Gemini Flash for summarization, workspace tools and summaries, build status feedback to architect, enterprise-friendly features development Jonathan Ellis on twitter: @spyced

This week, we cover AI going rogue, Cloudflare declaring independence, and the secure container craze. Plus, Matt bravely judges 9 new emoji. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/lRlWChvJ_m8?si=cZJ-0kzBrEH5ERZh) 530 (https://www.youtube.com/live/lRlWChvJ_m8?si=cZJ-0kzBrEH5ERZh) Runner-up Titles VP of getting it on Neutral trombone Good Margin Independent from what? The New Benevolence I have plenty of cynicism for other things Rundown Emojis Australian Bigfoot (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yowie) Unicode's new emoji refuses to put respect on Bigfoot's name (https://www.engadget.com/mobile/unicodes-new-emoji-refuses-to-put-respect-on-bigfoots-name-184412935.html) Matt's Rankings: Hairy Creature Trombone Treasure Chest Fight Cloud Orca Landslide Apple Core Ballet Dancers Distorted Face AI coding platform goes rogue during code freeze and deletes entire company database — Replit CEO apologizes after AI engine says it 'made a catastrophic error in judgment' and 'destroyed all production data' (https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-coding-platform-goes-rogue-during-code-freeze-and-deletes-entire-company-database-replit-ceo-apologizes-after-ai-engine-says-it-made-a-catastrophic-error-in-judgment-and-destroyed-all-production-data) Cloudflare Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 Incident on July 14, 2025 (https://blog.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-1-1-1-1-incident-on-july-14-2025/) Content Independence Day: no AI crawl without compensation! (https://blog.cloudflare.com/content-independence-day-no-ai-crawl-without-compensation/) Accidental Tech Podcast: 649: Prove It With Cameras (https://atp.fm/649) Anubis Web AI Firewall (https://github.com/TecharoHQ/anubis) Announcing Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for AWS Price List (https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/07/model-context-protocol-server-price-list/) Chainguard builds a market, everyone else wants in. (https://redmonk.com/jgovernor/2025/07/18/chainguard-builds-a-market-everyone-else-wants-in/) Bitnami Secure Images (https://github.com/bitnami/charts/issues/35164) Relevant to your Interests Browser extensions turn Trojan and infect 2.3 million Chrome and Edge users (https://cybernews.com/security/chrome-edge-hijacked-by-eighteen-malicious-extensions/) Code was the least interesting part of my multi-agent app, and here's what that means to me (https://seroter.com/2025/07/17/code-was-the-least-interesting-part-of-my-multi-agent-app-and-heres-what-that-means-to-me/) Dell employees are not OK (https://www.yahoo.com/news/dell-employees-not-ok-135038218.html) How Uber Became A Cash-Generating Machine (https://len-sherman.medium.com/how-uber-became-a-cash-generating-machine-ef78e7a97230) Clouded Judgement 7.18.25 - The Return of the Point Solution (https://cloudedjudgement.substack.com/p/clouded-judgement-71825-the-return?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=56878&post_id=168595292&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=2l9&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email) Mid-Year 2025 CNCF Open Source Project Velocity (https://www.cncf.io/blog/2025/07/18/a-mid-year-2025-look-at-cncf-linux-foundation-and-the-top-30-open-source-projects/) new Date("wtf") (https://jsdate.wtf/) Intel axes Clear Linux, the fastest distribution on the market — company ends support, effective immediately (https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/intel-axes-clear-linux-the-fastest-distribution-on-the-market-company-ends-support-effective-immediately) The Epic Battle for AI Talent—With Exploding Offers, Secret Deals and Tears (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta-ai-recruiting-mark-zuckerberg-sam-altman-140d5861?st=pBmtib&reflink=article_copyURL_share) Cursor snaps up enterprise startup Koala in challenge to GitHub Copilot (https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/18/cursor-snaps-up-enterprise-startup-koala-in-challenge-to-github-copilot/) Lovable becomes a unicorn with $200M Series A just 8 months after launch (https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/lovable-becomes-a-unicorn-with-200m-series-a-just-8-months-after-launch/) Apple details how it trained its new AI models, see highlights (https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/21/apple-details-how-it-trained-its-new-ai-models-4-interesting-highlights/) Instacart's former CEO is taking the reins of a big chunk of OpenAI (https://www.theverge.com/openai/710836/instacarts-former-ceo-is-taking-the-reins-of-a-big-chunk-of-openai) The Enshittification of American Power (https://www.wired.com/story/enshittification-of-american-power/) Customer guidance for SharePoint vulnerability CVE-2025-53770 (https://msrc.microsoft.com/blog/2025/07/customer-guidance-for-sharepoint-vulnerability-cve-2025-53770/) Mike Lynch's Estate Ordered to Pay Hewlett Packard $945 Million (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/business/dealbook/mike-lynch-hp.html) OpenAI announces ChatGPT agent for web browsing (https://mashable.com/article/openai-announces-chatgpt-agent-web-browsing) OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent can control an entire computer and do tasks for you (https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/709158/openai-new-release-chatgpt-agent-operator-deep-research) ChatGPT Numbers (https://www.threads.com/@axios/post/DMXssSjuHax?xmt=AQF0UNyFv8CGZkBsSBbi7XWeXnW67U-Y-ZWQEwDod8lyhA) Move Mesos to the Attic (https://lists.apache.org/list.html?dev@mesos.apache.org) Anthropic hired back two of its employees — just two weeks after they left for a competitor. 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In this episode, we're examining the timely angles of corporate strategy as seen in Cursor Acquires Koala: Saving Employees. We explore how this acquisition is putting people first in acquisitions amid a shifting tech landscape. Join us for a look into the story, the strategy, and the statement this deal makes.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

In this episode, we're decoding the bold angles of employee-centric deals as seen in Cursor Acquires Koala: Saving Employees. We explore how this acquisition is inspiring employee-first corporate moves amid a shifting tech landscape. Join us for a look into the story, the strategy, and the statement this deal makes.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

Agenda: 00:00 – Did Jason Just Kill Replit?  03:45 – Why Claude Lies To You and Cannot Be Trusted 06:50 – You Cannot Trust Agents. Period. 10:20 – Why Windsurf Was Dead Without Claude 12:30 – Cursor vs. Lovable: What's the Better Bet? 14:40 – Should You Still Invest in Cursor at $28B? 18:05 – Would You Bet on Anthropic at $100B or OpenAI at $300B? 24:15 – Inside OpenAI's Secret Weapon: The Calvin French-Owen Memo 27:50 – Perplexity Just Crushed ChatGPT and Claude 32:15 – Will Cursor Build Their Own Models Before Anthropic Cuts Them Off? 33:20 – Figma's IPO at $16B: Outrageous or Fair Game? 41:55 – 90% of Seed Funds Are Cooked—Is Rob Go Right? 52:15 – How Often Do You Meet a Founder Who Can Return the Fund? 1:08:00 – Which Seed Fund Would You Back Today?  

Max Prilutskiy, co-founder and CEO of lingo.dev, about the lingo.dev compiler, a powerful open-source tool that automates multilingual support in React applications. Max dives deep into how the compiler uses ASTs and AI to eliminate the traditional friction of i18n workflows, offers build-time translations, and supports hot module replacement, static builds, and frameworks like Vite, Next.js, and React Router. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxprilutskiy Website: https://maxprilutskiy.com X: https://x.com/maxprilutskiy Github: https://github.com/maxprilutskiy Resources https://lingo.dev/en/compiler We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Max Prilutskiy.

Do you need to know how to code to create an app? Hint: you don't. Nik sits down with Billy Howell, founder of Stupid Simple Apps, to unpack the booming trend of vibe coding—a radically accessible way to build custom web apps using AI, with little to no coding experience. Billy shares his personal evolution from failing a college coding class to running a thriving app agency, thanks to tools like Replit, Cursor, and ChatGPT. They talk about how operators and founders are bypassing bloated SaaS costs, building internal tools fast, and solving real business problems in record time. And, what exactly is an API? Billy breaks it down.  Whether you're a DTC brand operator, indie hacker, or just AI-curious, this is the blueprint for building fast, selling smart, and skipping the gatekeepers. AppLovin is the fastest growing ad platform for DTC brands. It enables brands to run ads in a variety of mobile games, reaching over 150M daily active users in the US and driving measurable performance at scale. ⁠⁠AppLovin Ecommerce Newsletter Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

In this episode, Jaeden overviews the acquisition of "Koala" by "Cursor". Koala had raised $15 million dollars in Series A funding and shut their doors after 4 years of service. This is another mark in an ever growing trend of AI companies acquiring talent from other agencies in order to expedite their growth.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/oldL-t6vAr4Chapters00:00 The AI Coding Landscape: Acquisitions & Trends11:41 Koala's Downfall & Cursor's Strategy

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Unlock the practical side of vibe coding and AI‑powered marketing automations with host Cody Schneider and guest CJ Zafir (CodeGuide.dev). If you've been flooded with posts about no‑code app builders but still wonder how people actually ship working products (and use them to drive revenue), this conversation is your blueprint.CJ breaks down:What “vibe coding” really means – from sophisticated AI‑assisted development in Cursor or Windsurf to chilled browser‑based tools like Replit, Bolt, V0, and Lovable.How to think like an AI‑native builder – using ChatGPT voice, Grok, and Perplexity to research, brainstorm, and up‑level your technical vocabulary.Writing a rock‑solid PRD that keeps LLMs from hallucinating and speeds up delivery.The best tool stack for different stages – quick MVPs, polished UIs, full‑stack production apps, and self‑hosted automations with N8N.Real‑world marketing automations – auto‑generating viral social content, indexing SEO pages, and replacing repetitive “social‑media‑manager” tasks.Idea‑validation playbook – from domain search to Google Trends, plus why you should build the “obvious” products competitors already prove people pay for.You'll leave with concrete tactics for:Scoping and documenting an app idea in minutes.Choosing the right AI coding tool for your skill level.Automating content‑creation and distribution loops.Turning small internal scripts into sellable SaaS.Timestamps(00:00) - Why vibe coding & AI‑marketing are everywhere  (00:32) - Meet CJ Zafir & the origin of CodeGuide.dev  (01:15) - Classic mistakes non‑technical builders make  (01:27) - Sponsor break – Talent Fiber  (03:00) - “Sophisticated” vs “chilled” vibe coding explained  (04:00) - 2024: English becomes the biggest coding language  (06:10) - Becoming AI‑native with ChatGPT voice, Grok & Perplexity  (10:30) - How CodeGuide.dev was born from a 37‑prompt automation  (14:00) - Tight PRDs: the antidote to LLM hallucinations  (18:00) - Tool ratings: Cursor, Windsurf, Replit, Bolt, V0 & Lovable  (23:30) - Real‑world marketing automations & agent workflows  (25:50) - Why the “social‑media manager” role may disappear  (28:00) - N8N, JSON & self‑hosting options (Render, Cloudflare, etc.)  (35:50) - Idea‑validation playbook: domains, trends & data‑backed bets  (42:20) - Final advice: build for today's pain, not tomorrow's hype SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Talent Fiber – your outsourced HR partner for sourcing and retaining top offshore developers. Skip the endless interviews and hire pre‑vetted engineers with benefits, progress tracking, and culture support baked in. Visit TalentFiber.com to scale your dev team today.Connect with Our GuestX (Twitter): https://x.com/cjzafirCodeGuide.dev: https://www.codeguide.dev/Connect with Your HostX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/codyschneiderxxLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyxschneiderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyschneiderxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codyschneiderx

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Scott Wu is the co-founder and CEO of Cognition, the company behind Devin, the world's first AI software engineer. On Friday last week they pulled off the acquisition of the year, acquiring Windsurf, following their licensing agreement with Google. Previously a world-class competitive programmer, he was a gold medalist at the International Olympiad in Informatics and a member of the U.S. Math and Physics Olympiad teams. Before Cognition, he was a founding engineer at Scale AI, helping shape the early AI infrastructure stack. AGENDA: 00:00 – Why are founders walking away instead of going down with the ship? 01:05 – How did Cognition pull off the $220M Windsurf deal in just 72 hours? 04:45 – What really happened behind closed doors the weekend Windsurf was acquired? 07:15 – Did Google overlook a goldmine in the Windsurf team and IP? 09:00 – Who are the 100 people that secretly shape the future of AI? 12:30 – Can application startups ever gain leverage over foundation model giants like Anthropic? 14:15 – Is coding about to be replaced by simply describing what you want? 17:30 – 50% of new code is AI-written. Where does that go next? 20:45 – “We've gone from 0 to $80M ARR in 6 months. Quietly.” 25:00 – Are IDEs and agents just the training wheels for the real future of software engineering? 28:20 – If you could only back one—OpenAI or Anthropic—who's the better bet? 30:00 – Why has Cognition kept its insane growth a secret… until now?    

Welcome back to another action-packed episode of Tank Talks! Join host Matt Cohen with John Ruffalo as they break down the high-stakes drama shaking the AI and tech world. First up: the shocking collapse of OpenAI's $3 billion deal to acquire Windsurf, derailed by Microsoft's IP grip, and Google DeepMind's lightning-fast $2.4 billion countermove to snag top talent. Was this a regulatory dodge or a ruthless talent grab?The plot thickens as Cognition swoops in to rescue Windsurf's abandoned employees, sparking fiery debates about ethics in tech acquisitions. Meanwhile, Meta's throwing half-billion-dollar offers and unlimited GPU access at AI researchers, will this arms race kill open-source AI?From Google's $3 billion hydropower deal to private equity's risky play for Grant Thornton, no stone is left unturned. Plus, is the red-hot IPO market ready for crypto's comeback? Strap in for a no-holds-barred dive into the deals, power struggles, and Silicon Valley scheming you need to know about!OpenAI's $3 Billion Deal Collapse: A Tech Industry Shock (00:45)It all started with a major deal unraveling: OpenAI's attempt to acquire Windsurf, a competitor to Cursor, fell apart due to a contractual conflict with Microsoft. Matt and John break down what went wrong, how this impacts the AI talent war, and the broader implications for future tech acquisitions.Google DeepMind's $2.4 Billion Deal: A New Era of AI Acquisition (02:05)Google swoops in to capitalize on the situation with a $2.4 billion licensing deal for Windsurf's key staff and technology. Matt and John explore how this move positions Google and whether it signals a new wave of AI-powered business acquisitions.The Ethics of Acquihires and Minority Shareholder Issues (05:10)What happens when top employees leave with huge payouts, while others are left behind in the dust? John and Matt discuss the ethical and legal complexities of acquihires and the tension between founders, employees, and investors when money and control are on the line.Cognition's Quick Move to Acquire Windsurf (07:00)In a dramatic twist, AI company Cognition steps in to acquire Windsurf and its employees, turning the situation around. Matt and John analyze the speed and strategy behind this acquisition and what it means for competition in the AI coding space.Mark Zuckerberg's AI Talent Strategy: Unlimited GPUs and $500M Deals (09:00)Zuckerberg's bold move to attract top AI talent with unlimited GPU access and eye-popping compensation packages is making waves. But is it desperation or a stroke of genius? Tune in as Matt and John debate the future of AI talent wars and Meta's place in the race for superintelligence.The Power Struggles Behind AI and Crypto Investments (11:05)It's not just about technology; it's about energy, too. Matt and John discuss the power struggles behind data centers, microgrids, and massive AI and crypto energy consumption, including the huge investments made by Meta, Google, and Oracle to secure their futures.Grant Thornton's Global Franchise Issues: When Private Equity Meets AI (12:20)Private equity's increasing role in professional services firms like Grant Thornton is causing some tension. Matt and John explore how AI and cross-border partnerships are shaking up the accounting world, leading to serious questions about the future of global firms.Bitcoin Soars and IPOs Heat Up: The Crypto Revolution (15:30)Bitcoin is soaring and the IPO market is heating up with crypto companies eager to go public. John and Matt discuss the latest developments in the blockchain world, and whether there's room for Canadian companies to make waves on the IPO stage.Connect with John Ruffolo on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joruffoloConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Dan Shipper is the co-founder and CEO of Every. With just 15 people, Every publishes a daily AI newsletter, ships multiple AI products, and operates a million-dollar-a-year consulting arm—all while their engineers write virtually zero code. It's the most radical example of AI-first operations, and Dan is a prolific writer who has become a leading voice on how AI is transforming the way we build and work.Learn:1. Why Dan thinks AI won't steal jobs en masse—and may actually reshore many jobs to the U.S.2. The most underrated AI tool for non-programmers3. An inside look at Every's AI-first workflow4. Why every company needs an “AI operations lead”5. How Dan's team uses an arsenal of AI agents (Claude, Codex, “Friday,” “Charlie”) in parallel, treating each AI like a specialist with unique strengths6. Why generalists will thrive in an AI-first world, as rigid job titles blur and everyone becomes a “manager” of AI tools7. Dan's playbook for making any company AI-first—from the CEO setting the example, to hosting internal prompt-sharing sessions, to upskilling teams on AI tools—Brought to you by:CodeRabbit—Cut code review time and bugs in half. Instantly: https://www.coderabbit.ai/DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity: https://getdx.com/lennyPostHog—How developers build successful products: https://posthog.com/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-every-dan-shipper—Where to find Dan Shipper:• X: https://x.com/danshipper• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danshipper/• Podcast: https://every.to/podcast—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome and introduction(04:04) Hot takes on AI and job reshoring(07:06) The power of Claude Code for non-coders(14:35) The future of AI in business operations(18:45) AI's role in enhancing human skills(22:26) The evolution of AI tools and their applications(25:40) Building an AI-first company(29:50) Innovative AI operations and team dynamics(35:35) Dan's AI stack(41:26) Compounding engineering(48:29) The impact of AI on learning and development(50:10) Accelerating career growth with AI(51:36) Revolutionizing code review and workflow(53:07) The importance of coding knowledge(57:26) Building AI-driven products(01:02:01) Innovative fundraising strategies(01:08:45) Consulting and AI adoption in companies(01:17:01) The allocation economy and future skills(01:20:12) The value of generalists in the AI age(01:24:07) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code• Gemini CLI: https://blog.google/technology/developers/introducing-gemini-cli-open-source-ai-agent/• Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Base44: https://base44.com/• Solo founder, $80M exit, 6 months: The Base44 bootstrapped startup success story | Maor Shlomo: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-base44-bootstrapped-startup-success-story-maor-shlomo• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Plato's Argument Against Writing: https://fs.blog/an-old-argument-against-writing/• From ChatGPT to Instagram to Uber: The quiet architect behind the world's most popular products | Peter Deng: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-quiet-architect-peter-deng• Granola: https://www.granola.ai/• Tobi Lutke's post on X about context engineering: https://x.com/tobi/status/1935533422589399127• Tobi Lütke's leadership playbook: Playing infinite games, operating from first principles, and maximizing human potential (founder and CEO of Shopify): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/tobi-lutkes-leadership-playbook• Every: https://every.to/• Cora: https://www.cora.computer/• Sparkle: https://makeitsparkle.co/• Spiral: https://spiral.computer/• Lex: https://lex.page/• Nathan Baschez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbashaw/• Kate Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-lee-506768/• Katie Parrott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieparrott/• Animalz: https://www.animalz.co/• Rachel Woods on X: https://x.com/rachel_l_woods• Nityesh Agarwal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nityeshaga• Claude Opus 4: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/opus• Codex: https://openai.com/index/introducing-codex/• Superwhisper: https://superwhisper.com/• Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Kieran Klaassen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-klaassen/• Friday: https://www.friday.run/• Charlie: https://www.gocharlie.ai/product/ai-agents/• Avengers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)• Alex Duffy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-d/• Danny Aziz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyaziz/• Dia: https://www.diabrowser.com/• Reid Hoffman's website: https://www.reidhoffman.org/• Starting Line VC: https://www.startingline.vc/• Walleye Capital: https://walleyecapital.com/• At This $10 Billion Hedge Fund, Using AI Just Became Mandatory: https://every.to/podcast/at-this-10-billion-hedge-fund-using-ai-just-became-mandatory• Reflexive AI usage is now a baseline expectation at Shopify: https://x.com/tobi/status/1909251946235437514• Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski on Getting AI to Do the Work of 700 Customer Service Reps: https://www.sequoiacap.com/podcast/training-data-sebastian-siemiatkowski/• The Pin Factory: https://www.adamsmithworks.org/pin_factory.html• Deadwood on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/deadwood• Joel Spolsky on X: https://x.com/spolsky• Jason Fried's website: https://world.hey.com/jason• Jason Fried challenges your thinking on fundraising, goals, growth, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/jason-fried-challenges-your-thinking• Sam Harris's website: https://www.samharris.org/• Bill Simmons on X: https://x.com/billsimmons—Recommended books:• War and Peace: https://www.amazon.com/War-Peace-Vintage-Classics-Tolstoy/dp/1400079985• Anna Karenina: https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Karenina-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/0143035002• Playing and Reality: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Reality-Routledge-Classics-86/dp/0415345464• The Death of Ivan Ilyich: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Ivan-Ilyich-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/1468014315• A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Pond-Rain-Russians-Writing/dp/1984856022• The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World: https://www.amazon.com/Master-His-Emissary-Divided-Western/dp/0300245920/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Agenda: 00:00 Windsurf was dead—then this deal changed everything 05:00 The Windsurf x Google x Cognition saga explained 09:00 The OpenAI deal collapsed—what really happened 15:00 FTC rules forced a brutal deal structure—who lost? 17:00 The investors' returns: who actually made money? 21:30 Will Google's corp dev team get fired over this? 23:00 Cognition's genius $220M acquisition of Windsurf: Most brilliant Deal of the Year 26:00 The biggest recruiting flex in Silicon Valley this year 35:00 “Roll your own SaaS” is complete nonsense 38:00 Lovable vs Cursor vs Replit: who wins the coding war? 41:00 Why Lovable could be the ChatGPT of builders 44:00 Will these vibe-coded apps become durable businesses? 48:00 The shocking churn rates hidden inside AI SaaS 55:00 Are these $2B valuations actually... cheap? 56:30 Grok just destroyed GPT-4 in benchmarks—WTF?! 01:01:00 Why Grok might overtake OpenAI in the next 12 months 01:11:00 Meta just invested $3.5B in Ray-Bans—WTF? 01:12:30 Should every S&P 500 company buy Bitcoin now? 01:15:00 Will Meta kill open source? What happens to Llama 5?  

If AI coding tools are here to stay, what form will they take? How will we use them? Will they be just another window in our IDE, will they push their way to the centre of our development experience, displacing the editor? No one knows, but Zach Lloyd is making a very interesting bet with the latest version of Warp.In this deep dive, Zach walks us through the technical architecture behind agentic development, and how it's completely changed what he & his team have been building. Warp has gone from a terminal built from scratch, to what they're calling an "agentic development environment" - a tool that weaves AI agents, a development, a shell and a conversation into a single, unified experience. This may be the future or just one possible path; regardless it's a fascinating glimpse into how our tools might reshape not just how we code, but how we experience programming itself.Whether you're all-in on agentic coding, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, AI is here to stay. Now's the time to figure out what form it's going to take.# Support Developer Voices- Patreon: https://patreon.com/DeveloperVoices- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeveloperVoices/join-- Episode Links- Warp Homepage: https://warp.dev/- Warp Pro Free Month (promo code WARPDEVS25): https://warp.dev/- Previous Warp Episode: https://youtu.be/bLAJvxUpAcg- SWE-bench: https://www.swebench.com/- TerminalBench: https://github.com/microsoft/TerminalBench- Model Context Protocol (MCP): https://modelcontextprotocol.io/- Claude Code: https://claude.ai/code- Anthropic Claude: https://claude.ai/- VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/- Cursor: https://cursor.sh/- Language Server Protocol (LSP): https://microsoft.github.io/language-server-protocol/# Connect- Zach on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachlloyd/- Kris on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/krisajenkins.bsky.social- Kris on Mastodon: http://mastodon.social/@krisajenkins- Kris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisjenkins/

Keylogger Data Stored in an ADS Xavier came across a keystroke logger that stores data in alternate data streams. The data includes keystroke logs as well as clipboard data https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Keylogger%20Data%20Stored%20in%20an%20ADS/32108 Malvertising Homebrew An attacker has been attempting to trick users into installing a malicious version of Homebrew. The fake software is advertised via paid Google ads and directs users to the attacker s GitHub repo. https://medium.com/deriv-tech/brewing-trouble-dissecting-a-macos-malware-campaign-90c2c24de5dc CVE-2025-5333: Remote Code Execution in Broadcom Altiris IRM LRQA have discovered a critical unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Broadcom Symantec Altiris Inventory Rule Management (IRM) component of Symantec Endpoint Management. https://www.lrqa.com/en/cyber-labs/remote-code-execution-in-broadcom-altiris-irm/ Code highlighting with Cursor AI for $500,000 A syntax highlighting extension for Cursor AI was used to compromise a developer s workstation and steal $500,000 in cryptocurrency. https://securelist.com/open-source-package-for-cursor-ai-turned-into-a-crypto-heist/116908/

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We discuss the Cursor pricing changesSHOW: 941SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #941 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwNEW TO CLOUD? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SPONSORS:[VASION] Vasion Print eliminates the need for print servers by enabling secure, cloud-based printing from any device, anywhere. Get a custom demo to see the difference for yourself.[DoIT] Visit doit.com (that's d-o-i-t.com) to unlock intent-aware FinOps at scale with DoiT Cloud Intelligence.[FCTR] Try FCTR.io (that's F-C-T-R dot io) free for 60 days. Modern security demands modern solutions. Check out Fctr's Tako AI, the first AI agent for Okta, on their websiteSHOW NOTES:Cursor Series-C Funding ($9.9B valuation)New Cursor Pricing TiersUpdated Cursor Pricing (June 2025)Cursor apologizes for unclear pricing changes (TechCrunch) Promiscuity of Modern Developers (Redmonk)Aaron Levie speculates that coding-assistants are involved with 50% of AI usage todayAnysphere, the startup behind coding app Cursor, hired two former Anthropic leadersMeasuring the actual impact of AI coding (Changelog)Windsurf's CEO goes to Google; OpenAI's acquisition falls apart (TechCrunch)Windsurf 2-3x'd headcount, and then the founding team walked. Pretty wild (X.com)Topic 1 - What happened (basics of the pricing change)?Topic 2 - How was this communicated? Topic 3 - Where was the confusion?Topic 4 - Wasn't this inevitable because of huge costs and funding rounds? Topic 5 - How do we square the “developers don't pay for anything” and “AI-native vs. AI-augmented” when developers are still in the loop?Topic 6 - Does this inevitability mean AI coding-assistants can't be a standalone business, but need to be in a bundle? Topic 7 - WTF Windsurf?FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netBluesky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

Our 216th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 07/11/2025 Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie Harris. Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/. In this episode: xAI launches Grok 4 with breakthrough performance across benchmarks, becoming the first true frontier model outside established labs, alongside a $300/month subscription tier Grok's alignment challenges emerge with antisemitic responses, highlighting the difficulty of steering models toward "truth-seeking" without harmful biases Perplexity and OpenAI launch AI-powered browsers to compete with Google Chrome, signaling a major shift in how users interact with AI systems Meta study reveals AI tools actually slow down experienced developers by 20% on complex tasks, contradicting expectations and anecdotal reports of productivity gains Timestamps + Links: (00:00:10) Intro / Banter (00:01:02) News Preview       Tools & Apps (00:01:59) Elon Musk's xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription | TechCrunch (00:15:28) Elon Musk's AI chatbot is suddenly posting antisemitic tropes (00:29:52) Perplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browser | TechCrunch (00:32:54) OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks | TechCrunch (00:33:27) Replit Launches New Feature for its Agent, CEO Calls it ‘Deep Research for Coding' (00:34:40) Cursor launches a web app to manage AI coding agents (00:36:07) Cursor apologizes for unclear pricing changes that upset users | TechCrunch       Applications & Business (00:39:10) Lovable on track to raise $150M at $2B valuation (00:41:11) Amazon built a massive AI supercluster for Anthropic called Project Rainier – here's what we know so far (00:46:35) Elon Musk confirms xAI is buying an overseas power plant and shipping the whole thing to the U.S. to power its new data center — 1 million AI GPUs and up to 2 Gigawatts of power under one roof, equivalent to powering 1.9 million homes (00:48:16) Microsoft's own AI chip delayed six months in major setback — in-house chip now reportedly expected in 2026, but won't hold a candle to Nvidia Blackwell (00:49:54) Ilya Sutskever becomes CEO of Safe Superintelligence after Meta poached Daniel Gross (00:52:46) OpenAI's Stock Compensation Reflect Steep Costs of Talent Wars       Projects & Open Source (00:58:04) Hugging Face Releases SmolLM3: A 3B Long-Context, Multilingual Reasoning Model - MarkTechPost (00:58:33) Kimi K2: Open Agentic Intelligence (00:58:59) Kyutai Releases 2B Parameter Streaming Text-to-Speech TTS with 220ms Latency and 2.5M Hours of Training       Research & Advancements (01:02:14) Does Math Reasoning Improve General LLM Capabilities? Understanding Transferability of LLM Reasoning (01:07:58) Measuring the Impact of Early-2025 AI on Experienced Open-Source Developer Productivity (01:13:03) Mitigating Goal Misgeneralization with Minimax Regret (01:17:01) Correlated Errors in Large Language Models (01:20:31) What skills does SWE-bench Verified evaluate?       Policy & Safety (01:22:53) Evaluating Frontier Models for Stealth and Situational Awareness (01:25:49) When Chain of Thought is Necessary, Language Models Struggle to Evade Monitors (01:30:09) Why Do Some Language Models Fake Alignment While Others Don't? (01:34:35) Positive review only': Researchers hide AI prompts in papers (01:35:40) Google faces EU antitrust complaint over AI Overviews (01:36:41) The transfer of user data by DeepSeek to China is unlawful': Germany calls for Google and Apple to remove the AI app from their stores (01:37:30) Virology Capabilities Test (VCT): A Multimodal Virology Q&A Benchmark

Apparently, you can't keep a good grifter down, as Billy McFarland's seven-figure Fyre Fest deal collapsed, so he's hawking the brand on eBay like a box of junk. Meanwhile, Indeed and Glassdoor are laying off over 1,000 workers, probably to pay for the AI that's jacking up our electric bills. Speaking of AI, a Tesla robotaxi crashed itself while Elon Musk's Grok chatbot went full Nazi, which is of course being installed in Teslas "next week." Fittingly, X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepped down and promptly lost her blue check. To cap off the dystopian news, the DOJ is targeting an anti-ICE app developer, the 'click-to-cancel' rule is dead, and you can hack McDonald's with the password ‘123456'. The future is now, and it's dumber than we ever imagined.On the media front, Murderbot gets a second season, and the Jim Henson and The Beach Boys documentaries are must-sees. Sadly, Netflix canceled The Residence. We also got trailers for Neuromancer, Project Hail Mary, and Edgar Wright's The Running Man. Speaking of building the future, we took a deep dive into AI-assisted coding using tools like Cursor, building a functional app in hours with zero original code. It's a stark reminder that while the "free lunch" of AI development is ending, the future for junior coders is already cooked. This glorious new world also includes playing every retro game ever on your phone, thanks to emulators like Delta and PPSSPP and the Backbone controller, which led to a nostalgic dive into the classic soundtracks of Mega Man 2 and Wipeout XL. This all culminated in a personal victory: conquering all 4,678 boards in Mahjong Titan+, freeing us from our porcelain thrones.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. 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The Effects Have Been NegligibleHow SpaceX is blocking astronomers' view of spaceNew Research Bolsters Freaky Theory That Earth Sits in a Giant Cosmic VoidDOJ goes after US citizen for developing anti-ICE appTrump's FTC Let Lobbyists Kill Popular Click-To-Cancel Rule, Advocates SayEU regulators are once again investigating TikTok over data transfers to ChinaResearchers Jailbreak AI by Flooding It With Bullshit JargonBug Hunters Gain Access to 64 Million McDonald's Job Applicants' Info by Using the Password ‘123456'MEDIA CANDYMurderbotMurderbot is getting a season 2 on Apple TV PlusRapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy: A Tor Original (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha WellsNetflix Cancels ‘Pulse' and Shondaland's ‘The Residence' After One Season EachNeuromancer — In Production | Apple TV+PROJECT HAIL MARY Trailer (2025) Ryan GoslingThe Running Man | Official Trailer (2025 Movie) - Edgar Wright, Glen PowellSandman Season 2Animal KingdomGuy Ritchies The CovenantThunderboltsThe Old Guard 2Jim Henson Idea ManThe Beach BoysAMC now warns moviegoers to expect ‘25-30 minutes' of ads and trailersAPPS & DOODADSAnker issues new global power bank recall over fire hazardVisual Studio CodeCursorWindsurfAnthropic AcademyThe Onion in 2056: A dystopian world of Flash animationJack Dorsey just released a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn't need the internetWhereGoes Link CheckerYouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced' and ‘repetitive' videos, as concern over AI slop growsTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingBackbone iPhone Game ControllerPPSSPP - A PSP emulatorDelta EmulatorOpenEMUMajor Nintendo Switch Piracy Website Seized By FBIUpdate on the Anbernic emulator deviceMegaMan 2 music performed by an orchestraMusic by John WilliamsWipeout XLWipeout XL PlaylistMahjong Titan+ Apple ArcadeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking Through Requirements Hell: How AI is Revolutionizing Software Development

Maor Shlomo is the founder of Base44, an AI-powered app builder that he bootstrapped to an over $80 million acquisition by Wix in just six months. As a solo founder (with severe ADHD), he hit $1 million ARR just three weeks after launch and grew the product to more than 400,000 users, all while navigating two wars in Israel and never raising a dollar of outside funding.What you'll learn:1. The growth playbook that took Base44 from three friends to 400,000 users without spending any money on marketing2. How he hasn't written a single line of front-end code in three months—and how to structure your code repository to make it easier for AI to write your code3. His AI productivity stack that allowed him to compete against heavily funded competitors4. Why being a solo founder in AI might be the ultimate advantage (and the wedding story that almost killed the business)5. The story of signing the $80M acquisition deal while war broke out with Iran6. How to identify when to sell vs. stay independent (and why Maor chose acquisition despite being highly profitable)7. The counterintuitive product decision that tripled activation by removing a “helpful” feature8. How building in public on LinkedIn drove more growth than any paid channel—Brought to you by:Sauce—Turn customer pain into product revenue: https://sauce.app/lennyDscout—The UX platform to capture insights at every stage: from ideation to production: https://www.dscout.com/Contentsquare—Create better digital experiences: https://contentsquare.com/lenny/—Transcript: ⁠https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-base44-bootstrapped-startup-success-story-maor-shlomo⁠—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/167384119/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Maor Shlomo:• X: https://x.com/ms_base44• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maor-shlomo-1088b4144/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Maor and Base44(08:16) The origin story: how Base44 came to be(14:55) Bootstrapping and solo founding: challenges and insights(22:52) Productivity hacks and tech stack for solo founders(27:23) How to get started using Base44(28:47) Thoughts on raising money(34:05) Distribution in the age of AI(36:09) Ambition and goals(40:05) Growth strategies: from first users to thousands(51:32) Building in public(57:42) The solo founder journey(01:00:23) Community support(01:03:23) Hackathons and partnerships(01:06:42) The importance of velocity in product development(01:08:20) Technical stack and infrastructure insights(01:15:24) Activation lessons(01:18:19) The acquisition journey with Wix(01:25:14) Final thoughts and advice for founders—Referenced:• Base44: https://base44.com/• Retool: https://retool.com/• Tzofim: https://www.israelscouts.org/• Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/• RescueTime: https://www.rescuetime.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Wix: https://www.wix.com/• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (CEO and co-founder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Inside Bolt: From near-death to ~$40m ARR in 5 months—one of the fastest-growing products in history | Eric Simons (founder and CEO of StackBlitz): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons• Behind the product: Replit | Amjad Masad (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-product-replit-amjad-masad• Everyone's an engineer now: Inside v0's mission to create a hundred million builders | Guillermo Rauch (founder and CEO of Vercel, creators of v0 and Next.js): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/everyones-an-engineer-now-guillermo-rauch• Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com• Yoav Orlev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoav-orlev-4a044b72• WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/• Google: https://about.google/• MongoDB: https://www.mongodb.com/• Deloitte: https://www.deloitte.com/• Render: Render.com• Claude 4: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-4• Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/app• Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com