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This week, we unpack what Uber's CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 518 (https://www.youtube.com/live/h0RVI_IOZvo?si=tbRl4R8iwhDsLzu7) Runner-up Titles Go feral You've ruined eating for me Cultural tombstone The next step is “I told you so” Culture is what happens when you're not talking about culture. You know, it's terrible to run over someone The robots are just fine Center of Attention Rundown Uber CEO says changing employee benefits 'is a risk we decided to take' (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/06/uber-ceo-says-changing-employee-benefits-is-a-risk-we-decided-to-take.html) Waymo is reducing serious crashes and making streets safer for those most at risk (https://waymo.com/blog/2025/05/waymo-making-streets-safer-for-vru) CNCF and Synadia Align on Securing the Future of the NATS.io Project (https://www.cncf.io/announcements/2025/05/01/cncf-and-synadia-align-on-securing-the-future-of-the-nats-io-project/) Oxide and Friends | Shootout at the CNCF Corral (https://oxide-and-friends.transistor.fm/episodes/shootout-at-the-cncf-corral) New D&D core rules are now CC-BY (https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd?srsltid=AfmBOorzpL2Y57RWJ966OdFDTICTiWTAAQL6Dn8FFvcB09HJClZkbWli). ‘Cook chose poorly': how Apple blew up its control over the App Store (https://www.theverge.com/apple/659296/apple-failed-compliance-court-ruling-breakdown) Relevant to your Interests I use Zip Bombs to Protect my Server (https://idiallo.com/blog/zipbomb-protection) "AI-first" is the new Return To Office - Anil Dash (https://www.anildash.com/2025/04/19/ai-first-is-the-new-return-to-office/) Find and Buy with AI: Visa Unveils New Era of Commerce (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250430580204/en/Find-and-Buy-with-AI-Visa-Unveils-New-Era-of-Commerce?utm_source=www.therundown.ai&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=visa-mastercard-give-ai-credit-cards&_bhlid=3ec615c11c0429835c326dbeaabe5bca0dddaf66) Google dusts off Google Voice and adds three-way calling (https://www.theverge.com/news/659719/google-voice-app-update-call-ui-merge-three-way) Anthropic to Buy Back Employee Shares at $61.5 Billion Valuation (https://www.theinformation.com/articles/anthropic-buy-back-employee-shares-61-5-billion-valuation) IBM unveils capabilities meant to accelerate AI agent adoption (https://siliconangle.com/2025/05/06/ibm-unveils-capabilities-meant-accelerate-ai-agent-adoption/) Getting things "done" in large tech companies (https://www.seangoedecke.com/getting-things-done/) A.I. Is Getting More Powerful, but Its Hallucinations Are Getting Worse (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/technology/ai-hallucinations-chatgpt-google.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250505&instance_id=153899&nl=the-morning®i_id=55370892&segment_id=197320&user_id=861fd8fcc0091c6690e3b338636d5995) This NAS brand just called out the competition and says you should own your hardware (https://www.techradar.com/pro/asustor-makes-veiled-dig-at-synologys-proprietary-hard-drive-philosophy-with-open-and-unlocked-stance) Microsoft Earnings, Microsoft's Core Capability, Amazon Earnings (https://stratechery.com/2025/microsoft-earnings-microsofts-core-capability-amazon-earnings/) Amazon beats on top and bottom line but issues light second quarter guidance (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/01/amazon-amzn-q1-earnings-report-2025.html) Amazon Takes Aim at Cursor With New AI Coding Service (https://www.theinformation.com/articles/amazon-takes-aim-cursor-new-ai-coding-service) OpenAI caves to pressure, keeps nonprofit in charge (https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/05/openai_keep_nonprofit_in_charge/) OpenAI Reaches Agreement to Buy Startup Windsurf for $3 Billion (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-06/openai-reaches-agreement-to-buy-startup-windsurf-for-3-billion) Anysphere, which makes Cursor, has reportedly raised $900M at $9B valuation (https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/04/cursor-is-reportedly-raising-funds-at-9-billion-valuation-from-thrive-a16z-and-accel/) Clouded Judgement 5.2.25 - Cloud Giants Report Q1 '25 (https://open.substack.com/pub/cloudedjudgement/p/clouded-judgement-5225-cloud-giants?r=2l9&utm_medium=ios) Nine Emerging Developer Patterns for the AI Era | Andreessen Horowitz (https://a16z.com/nine-emerging-developer-patterns-for-the-ai-era/?trk=feed_main-feed-card_feed-article-content) Nonsense AI Brings Play-by-Play Commentary To Pong (https://hackaday.com/2025/05/06/ai-brings-play-by-play-commentary-to-pong/) Conferences Fr (https://vmwarereg.fig-street.com/051325-tanzu-workshop/)ee AI workshop (https://vmwarereg.fig-street.com/051325-tanzu-workshop/), May 13th. day before C (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/)loud (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/) (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/)Foundry (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/) Day (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/). Melbourne Wiz Meet-Up (https://www.wiz.io/events/melbourne-wizdom-meet-up-may-2025), May 13. Matt will be there. Cloud Foundry Day US (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/), May 14th, Palo Alto, CA, Coté speaking. KCD Texas Austin 2025 (https://community.cncf.io/events/details/cncf-kcd-texas-presents-kcd-texas-austin-2025/), May 15th, Whitney Lee speaking NDC Oslo (https://ndcoslo.com/), May 21st-23th, Coté speaking. POST/CON 25 (https://fnf.dev/43irTu1), June 3-4, Los Angeles, CA, Brandon representing SDT. Use Code: BRANDON, first 20 people get a free pass SREDay Cologne, June 12th, 2025 (https://sreday.com/2025-cologne-q2/#tickets) - Coté speaking, discount: CLG10, 10% off. 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In this episode, Conor talks about his recent experience with Cursor, Claude 3.7, Gemini 2.5 Pro and several C++ unit testing frameworks!Link to Episode 233 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)SocialsADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: Twitter | BlueSky | MastodonShow NotesDate Generated: 2025-05-07Date Released: 2025-05-09GoogleTestboost/ext-utMinUnitDocTestIntro Song InfoMiss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusicCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-youMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8

Vibe coding is having a moment.The buzzy new phrase was coined earlier this year by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy to describe his process of programming by prompting AI. It's been embraced by tech professionals and amateurs alike. Google, Microsoft and Apple have or are developing their own AI-assisted coding platforms while vibe coding startups like Cursor are raking in funding.Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino recently spoke with Clarence Huang, vice president of technology at the financial software company Intuit and an early adopter of vibe coding, about how the practice has changed how he approaches building software.More on this“What is vibe coding, exactly?” - from MIT Technology Review“New ‘Slopsquatting' Threat Emerges from AI-Generated Code Hallucinations” - from HackRead“Three-minute explainer on… slopsquatting” - from Raconteur

Vibe coding is having a moment.The buzzy new phrase was coined earlier this year by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy to describe his process of programming by prompting AI. It's been embraced by tech professionals and amateurs alike. Google, Microsoft and Apple have or are developing their own AI-assisted coding platforms while vibe coding startups like Cursor are raking in funding.Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino recently spoke with Clarence Huang, vice president of technology at the financial software company Intuit and an early adopter of vibe coding, about how the practice has changed how he approaches building software.More on this“What is vibe coding, exactly?” - from MIT Technology Review“New ‘Slopsquatting' Threat Emerges from AI-Generated Code Hallucinations” - from HackRead“Three-minute explainer on… slopsquatting” - from Raconteur

从 GitHub Copilot 到 OpenAI 收购 Windsurf，再到爆红的 Cursor 与 Devin，AI 编程正成为大模型时代最早落地的赛道。本期节目我们聚焦 AI Coding 的技术演进、产品形态、创业机会与非共识挑战，邀请峰瑞资本合伙人陈石、Trae 全球增长负责人 Amber，深入讨论 Copilot vs Agent 的未来分野、Vibe Coding 是否是真趋势、小白用户是否伪命题、以及上下文数据如何构筑产品护城河。AI coding 的终局或许未明，但机会窗口已然打开。 本期人物 丁教 Diane，「声动活泼」联合创始人、「科技早知道」主播 陈石，峰瑞资本投资合伙人 Amber，字节跳动旗下 AI Coding 产品 Trae 全球增长负责人 Yaxian, 「科技早知道」节目监制 主要话题 [02:42] AI coding 进化史：大模型突破助推从 Copilot 到 Agent 的演进 [07:48] 红极一时的 Devin 为何迟迟不能落地？从模型瓶颈看上下文限制 [14:20] 上下文就是护城河？终端如何收集真实用户标注 [24:01] AI coding 的受众是谁？小白编程是伪命题吗？ [31:42] Vibe Coding ：下一个编程范式，还是圈内自嗨？ [40:05] 为什么 Cursor 能挑战微软？非共识的胜利路径 [55:57] 谁能赢下 AI 编程终局？To B、To C 还是 To P？ 幕后制作 监制：Yaxian 后期：Jack 运营：George 设计：饭团 内容研究志愿者招募 Hi 你好呀，这里是「科技早知道」内容研究志愿者招募。如果你是前沿科技行业的从业者（包括但不限于半导体、先进制造、计算机、AI、生物医药、航空航天等等），欢迎加入我们分享你在行业内的一手观察和见解。 你将有机会参与到节目的制作当中，你的知识和见解也可能成为未来节目的一部分！ 志愿者招募入口 (https://eg76rdcl6g.feishu.cn/share/base/form/shrcnKGHVbb4OdRJPfVuIGtitF8) 加入声动活泼 声动活泼目前开放全职设计师、商业发展经理、商业内容策划、内容编辑实习生、早咖啡内容研究实习生、社群运营实习生等6个职位，详情点击招聘入口 (https://eg76rdcl6g.feishu.cn/docx/XO6bd12aGoI4j0xmAMoc4vS7nBh?from=from_copylink) 商务合作 声动活泼商务合作咨询 (https://sourl.cn/6vdmQT) Untitled https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/4/4931937e-0184-4c61-a658-6b03c254754d/G8JTHkTU.png 关于声动活泼 「用声音碰撞世界」，声动活泼致力于为人们提供源源不断的思考养料。 我们还有这些播客：声动早咖啡 (https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/60de7c003dd577b40d5a40f3)、声东击西 (https://etw.fm/episodes)、吃喝玩乐了不起 (https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/644b94c494d78eb3f7ae8640)、反潮流俱乐部 (https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/5e284c37418a84a0462634a4)、泡腾 VC (https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/5f445cdb9504bbdb77f092e9)、商业WHY酱 (https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/61315abc73105e8f15080b8a)、跳进兔子洞 (https://therabbithole.fireside.fm/) 、不止金钱 (https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/65a625966d045a7f5e0b5640) 欢迎在即刻 (https://okjk.co/Qd43ia)、微博等社交媒体上与我们互动，搜索 声动活泼 即可找到我们。 期待你给我们写邮件，邮箱地址是：ting@sheng.fm 声小音 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/4/4931937e-0184-4c61-a658-6b03c254754d/gK0pledC.png 欢迎扫码添加声小音，在节目之外和我们保持联系。 Special Guests: Amber, 陈石, and 雅娴.

Today we're in conversation with Siddhant Mehta, Project Manager at Skanska, to explore how AI is transforming construction. From choosing the right tools to critiquing SaaS pricing models, Sid shares insights on tech adoption, AI coding, and the future of project management.00:46 – Sid's Journey AbroadSid Mehta shares his story from Mumbai to the U.S., managing multimillion-dollar projects and finding his place in construction management.02:03 – Building Tech NetworksHow Skanska leverages emerging tech groups, vendor evaluations, and peer networks to spread innovation across teams.03:55 – Tech Adoption RealitiesSid challenges perceptions of slow adoption in construction, highlighting why pilot projects need time to show results.05:14 – The Feedback GapWhy construction tech tools often miss the mark, and how missing field feedback hurts tool development.06:43 – Choosing the Right ToolSid explains why not every tech solution fits every project, stressing the importance of aligning tools with project type and phase.09:06 – SaaS Pricing RantA frank critique of SaaS pricing in construction, questioning project-based fees versus simpler subscriptions.12:00 – Naming Names (Kinda) A playful yet pointed critique of familiar industry pricing models—without naming names (but we all know who).17:05 – Rise of AI CodingExploring tools like Replit, Claude, and Cursor, and the rise of “vibe coding” in construction tech and software development.23:02 – AI's Development ImpactHow AI coding shifts the role of developers, and why front-end engineering faces more disruption than back-end.28:00 – Data Centers & DemandHow AI's growth drives demand for data centers, reshaping infrastructure needs for GPUs, power, and cooling.35:00 – Environmental ImpactsA look at the ecological consequences of data center expansion, from water usage to energy demands.40:48 – AI Saves the DayReal-world examples of AI replacing executive assistants, saving hours on email, scheduling, and admin tasks in construction.45:00 – Skanska's Internal AIHow Skanska built internal chatbots to automate project schedules, saving schedulers hours every week.47:26 – Ripple Effect of AISid reflects on how AI's time savings can scale across thousands of employees, transforming workflows organization-wide.50:00 – Marketing's AI ShiftWhy SEO strategies are changing in an AI world, and how creative content is being reshaped by generative tools.54:00 – AI's Rapid AccelerationClosing thoughts on how quickly AI is evolving, and why getting on board now is key for construction leaders.Go build something awesome!CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partnersFIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com -LinkedIn:   / constructionbrospodcast   -Instagram:   / constructionbrospodcast    -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@constructionbrothers?lang=en-Eddie on LinkedIn:   / eddie-c-057b3b11   -Tyler on LinkedIn:   / tylerscottcampbell  If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!

Aaron Delp, Brian Gracely, and Brandon Whichard discuss the top stories in Cloud and AI from April 2025, including OpenAI, MCP, VibeCoding and Hyperscaler earnings. SHOW: 921SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #921 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:Cut Enterprise IT Support Costs by 30-50% with US CloudSHOW NOTES:Link to April 2025 News and ArticlesFEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netBluesky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

How do you move from dabbling with AI and vibe coding to building real, production-grade software with it? In this episode, Austin Vance, CEO of Focused returns and we transition the conversation from building AI-enabled applications to fostering AI-native engineering teams. Austin shares how generative AI isn't just a shortcut—it's reshaping how we architect, code, and lead. We also get to hear Austin's thoughts on the leaked ‘AI Mandate' memo from Shopify's CEO, Tobi Lutke.  We cover what Austin refers to as ‘AI-driven development', how to win over the skeptics on your teams, and why traditional patterns of software engineering might not be the best fit for LLM-driven workflows.  Whether you're an engineer,product leader, or startup founder, this episode will give you a practical lens on what AI-native software development actually requires—and how to foster adoption on your teams quickly and safely to get the benefits of using AI in product delivery. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... Why Shopify's leaked AI memo was a "permission slip" for your own team The three personas in AI adoption: advocates, skeptics, and holdouts How AI-driven development (AIDD) differs from “AI-assisted” workflows Tools and practices Focused uses to ship faster and cheaper with AI Pair programming vs. pairing with an LLM: similarities and mindset shifts How teams are learning to prompt effectively—without prompt engineering training Vibe coding vs. integrating with entrenched systems: what's actually feasible Scaling engineering culture around non-determinism and experimentation Practical tips for onboarding dev teams to tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Vercel AI SDK Using LLMs for deep codebase exploration, not just code generation Mentioned in this episode Cursor Windsurf LangChain Claude GPT-4 / ChatGPT V0.dev GitHub Copilot Focused (focused.io) Shopify internal AI memo Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

Der Blackout auf der iberischen Halbinsel und Teilen Frankreichs hat Europa erschüttert - und die AI-Talk-Host Clemens Wasner, KI-Unternehmer bei EnliteAI und Chairman von AI Austria, und Jakob Steinschaden von Trending Topics fragen sich diese Woche: Hätte man das mit Ai verhindern können?Insofern kann man sich keinen besseren Gast vorstellen als Helmut Spindler von PowerBot, das mittlerweile zu Volue gehört und auf die Automatisierung des Stromhandels spezialisiert ist. Die weiteren Themen:- AI First jetzt auch bei Spotify und Duolingo- Meta Quartalszahlen & Milliardenverluste für Reality Labs- Vereinigte Arabische Emirate führen AI-Unterricht ab dem Kindergarten ein- Tool der Woche: Cursor für Vibe Coding und mehr- Startup der Woche: Quantum Systems steigt zum Unicorn aufWenn dir diese Folge gefallen hat, lass uns doch fünf Sterne als Bewertung da und folge dem Podcast auf Spotify, Apple und Co. Für Anregungen, Kritik, Feedback oder Wünsche zu künftigen Gästen schick uns jederzeit gerne eine Mail an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback@trendingtopics.at.

Today's show: Cursor's explosive growth, hitting $200M in ARR and a massive $9B valuation. They also explore the buzz around Magical Toys' new AI-powered dinosaur, where LLMs meet playtime. The conversation turns to “vibe coding” and how AI dev tools are changing the way product teams build. Plus, Jason shares stories from his Formula 1 poker table, Uber's latest autonomous vehicle partnerships get analyzed, and we bring you highlights from our Founder Fridays pitch showdown, featuring Kippy from Sydney and MomSub from Chicago. Stick around to hear how Cloud Neuro is tackling SaaS sprawl.*Timestamps:(0:00) Jason kicks off the show!(3:52) Rise in popularity of F1 and Netflix's impact(10:23) Uber stock, partnerships, and self-driving technology(10:47) Northwest Registered Agent. Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twisttoday!(13:50) Aurora Innovation's SPAC and Cursor's valuation discussion(19:07) Revenue quality concerns for startups(20:17) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(21:37) User engagement versus churn in startups(23:06) AnySphere's ARR and impact of faster development on tech(30:29) Fidelity Private Shares℠ - Visit ⁠https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com! Mention our podcast and receive 20% off your first-year paid subscription.(32:11) Anker's portable solar solutions and off-grid living innovations(37:41) Jason's investment insights on Warner Brothers and Disney(38:27) Skype's decline and the rise of Zoom and Microsoft Teams(42:04) Founder Friday bracket final matchup and pitches(51:08) Interview with Fateen Anam Raffid from Magical Toys(59:24) Dino AI toy demonstration and future plans(1:04:20) Interview on CloudNuro's SaaS spend management(1:10:01) SaaS compliance, vendor-customer relationships, and AI spend management(1:16:09) CloudNuro's data-driven foundation and AI governance(1:18:46) Company growth, competitive landscape, and Chicago's entrepreneurial ecosystem*Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp*Links from episode:Magical Toys: https://www.magicaltoys.comCloudNuro: https://www.cloudnuro.ai/*Follow Fateen:X: https://x.com/Fateen_Anam*Follow Shyam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyam-kumar-7b18524/:*Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lons*Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis*Thank you to our partners:(10:47) Northwest Registered Agent. Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twisttoday!(20:17) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(30:29) Fidelity Private Shares℠ - Visit ⁠https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com/ Mention our podcast and receive 20% off your first-year paid subscription.*Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland*Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis*Follow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com*Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

In this episode of Generation AI, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu examine the growing phenomenon of "vibe coding" - a new AI-powered approach to software development that allows anyone to create functional applications by simply describing what they want in natural language. They discuss how tools like Lovable, Cursor, and Replit are making it possible to build complex, multi-file projects in minutes without writing a single line of code. Through live demonstrations, they show how this technology is making software development accessible to non-programmers while also exploring the potential impacts, benefits, and risks for higher education institutions.Introduction to Vibe Coding (00:00:06)Definition of vibe coding as a new paradigm in software developmentHow developers can create applications through natural language promptsOrigins in February 2023 with Andrew Karpathy's tweet about this approachThe paradigm shift from traditional coding to conversation-based developmentThe Evolution of Vibe Coding Tools (00:04:03)The meaning behind the term "vibe" - describing the output and guiding the processHow vibe coding differs from AI code assistantsOverview of leading tools including Cursor, Lovable, Replit, and Claude ArtifactsThe rapid growth of companies like Cursor (reaching $300 million in revenue)How Vibe Coding Works in Practice (00:10:31)The workflow: describe what you want, AI generates code, review, refineDemonstration of multifile project capabilitiesHow developers at Element451 are incorporating these toolsBuilding integrations without needing to understand APIs in detailLive Demonstration of Vibe Coding (00:22:10)Showcase of a compound improvement calculator built with LovableDemonstration of an AI agent demo landing page created in minutesCreation of a task management app for McDonald's employees with bonus trackingHow tools handle authentication, camera integration, and user managementThe Technical Aspects and Limitations (00:32:17)How the tools handle publishing and hosting applicationsIntegration with databases through services like SupabaseThe iterative refinement process when errors occurNew features allowing fine-grained control over componentsImplications for Higher Education (00:36:43)How non-technical staff at universities could build their own applicationsPotential for rapid prototyping of student-facing toolsExamples like grade appeal chatbots or orientation sign-up systemsOpportunities for micro-apps to solve specific campus problemsRisks and Challenges (00:41:14)Potential security and privacy concerns with generated codeMaintenance challenges for vibe-coded applicationsQuestions about ownership and governance of applicationsThe concept of "disposable software" that's cheaper to rebuild than maintainFuture Outlook and Getting Started (00:47:28)The expansion of "vibe" approaches to other domains like marketingRecommendations for experimenting with tools like LovableThe importance of human review for securityEncouraging safe experimentation with these accessible tools - - - -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 next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

The whole Telegram use by government officials story gets weirder as a Telegram clone has been hacked. Apple is thinking about REALLY shaking up its iPhone release schedule. Who put AI in my crypto? Deepfakes are being chased from the Internet. And the maker of Cursor closes its big round.Sponsors:Take control of your cellular health today. Go to qualialife.com/ride and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger.Links:TeleMessage, a modified Signal clone used by US govt. officials, has been hacked (TechCrunch)Apple Plans iPhone Release Schedule Shakeup, New Styles (The Information)Tether CEO says the firm's AI product will enable peer-to-peer network of AI agents (The Block)Senate Democrats' reversal on US stablecoin bill throws future of legislation into doubt (The Block)Leading deepfake porn site is shut down for good (Engadget)Maker of AI ‘vibe coding' app Cursor hits $9bn valuation (Financial Times)Reports: US losing edge in AI talent pool (Semafor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm joined by the imaginative Kyle Zantos, a Seattle-based designer, builder, and musician with over a decade of experience across UX, product, and brand. Kyle's worked at startups and consultancies, but lately he's been diving into AI through deeply personal, playful projects that blend creativity, tooling, and experimentation.We get into:* Why he shifted from music to design, and now from design to building AI tools* How he used AI to build a Figma plugin without any coding background* The tools in his AI stack and how he actually uses them (Claude, Cursor, Lovable, Vercel, and more)* What MCPs are and how they help Claude "remember" his context across chats* Why rapid prototyping now beats hours in Figma* His framework of “Software as a Gift,” building custom apps just for friends* A look at the Jeopardy-inspired app he built for his trivia-loving best friendKyle brings curiosity, technical scrappiness, and real heart to everything he builds. Whether you're a designer figuring out how to start with AI or just looking to rekindle some joy in your craft, this one's for you.Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:07 Kyle's musical interests and background06:41 Kyle's journey into "vibe coding"13:02 From an early course to building som ething functional20:59 Leveraging MCPs to build smarter26:26 Software as a gift36:49 Where AI has influenced Kyle's design process38:59 How can design org incentivize to close the skills gap41:29 How to get started with AI43:15 ClosingFollow Kyle* Website: https://kylezantos.com* Twitter: https://twitter.com/kylezantos* LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylezantosMentions* Jeopardy practice game — Kyle launched (in time for this release)* Claude (by Anthropic) — AI assistant used throughout Kyle's workflow* Cursor — AI-first code editor forked from VS Code* Lovable — No-code AI app builder Kyle uses for software-as-gift experiments* Vercel — Deployment platform for full-stack apps* SuperWhisper — Voice-to-text transcription tool* Ammaar Reshi — Design leader at DeepMind; inspired Kyle's early AI buildsFollow Harrison Wheeler and Technically Speaking* Newsletter* LinkedIn* YouTubeTechnically Speaking is where I share reflections, insights, and conversations to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and community. Are you looking to level up your design leadership and management craft? Spend an hour with me for personalized 1:1 coaching to help you thrive in your role. Get full access to Technically Speaking at technicallyspeakinghw.substack.com/subscribe

Scott Wu is the co-founder and CEO of Cognition, the company behind Devin—the world's first autonomous AI software engineer. Unlike other AI coding tools, Devin works like an autonomous engineer that you can interact with through Slack, Linear, and GitHub, just like with a remote engineer. With Scott's background in competitive programming and a previous AI-powered startup, Lunchclub, teaching AI to code has become his ultimate passion.What you'll learn:1. How a team of “Devins” are already producing 25% of Cognition's pull requests, and they are on track to hit 50% by year's end2. How each engineer on Cognition's 15-person engineering team works with about five Devins each3. How Devin has evolved from a “high school CS student” to a “junior engineer” over the past year4. Why engineering will shift from “bricklayers” to “architects”5. Why AI tools will lead to more engineering jobs rather than fewer6. How Devin creates its own wiki to understand and document complex codebases7. The eight pivots Cognition went through before landing on their current approach8. The cultural shifts required to successfully adopt AI engineers—Brought to you by:Enterpret—Transform customer feedback into product growthParagon—Ship every SaaS integration your customers wantAttio—The powerful, flexible CRM for fast-growing startups—Where to find Scott Wu:• X: https://x.com/scottwu46• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wu-8b94ab96/—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 Scott Wu and Devin(09:13) Scaling and future prospects(10:23) Devin's origin story(17:26) The idea of Devin as a person(22:19) How a team of “Devins” are already producing 25% of Cognition's pull requests(25:17) Important skills in the AI era(30:21) How Cognition's engineering team works with Devin's(34:37) Live demo(42:20) Devin's codebase integration(44:50) Automation with Linear(46:53) What Devin does best(52:56) The future of AI in software engineering(57:13) Moats and stickiness in AI(01:01:57) The tech that enables Devin(01:04:14) AI will be the biggest technology shift of our lives(01:07:25) Adopting Devin in your company(01:15:13) Startup wisdom and hiring practices(01:22:32) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Devin: https://devin.ai/• GitHub: https://github.com/• Linear: https://linear.app/• Waymo: https://waymo.com/• GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Anysphere: https://anysphere.inc/• Bolt: https://bolt.new/• StackBlitz: https://stackblitz.com/• Cognition: https://cognition.ai/• v0: https://v0.dev/• Vercel: https://vercel.com/• 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• 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• Assembly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_language• Pascal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal_(programming_language)• Python: https://www.python.org/• Jevons paradox: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox• Datadog: https://www.datadoghq.com/• Bending the universe in your favor | Claire Vo (LaunchDarkly, Color, Optimizely, ChatPRD): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/bending-the-universe-in-your-favor• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Behind the product: Replit | Amjad Masad (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-product-replit-amjad-masad• Windsurf: https://windsurf.com/• COBOL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COBOL• Fortran: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortran• Magic the Gathering: https://magic.wizards.com/en• Aura frames: https://auraframes.com/• AirPods: https://www.apple.com/airpods/• Steven Hao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-hao-160b9638/• Walden Yan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waldenyan/—Recommended books:• How to Win Friends & Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034• The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Law-Venture-Capital-Making/dp/052555999X• The Great Gatsby: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Gatsby-F-Scott-Fitzgerald/dp/0743273567—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. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

SaaStr 801: AI, M&A, and the Future of SaaS: Lessons from Marc Benioff, Chair, CEO & Co-Founder of Salesforce Join us for as SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin sits down for a conversation with Mark Benioff, the CEO, Chair and Co-Founder of Salesforce. Together, we delve into the practical applications of AI in the B2B space. With 40 billion under Salesforce's belt, this discussion sheds light on how AI is transforming enterprise software. Learn about Salesforce's major acquisitions like Tableau and Slack, the evolution of their product offerings, and how they seamlessly integrate AI with business intelligence and analytics. Mark also shares insights on the strategic direction of Salesforce, the significance of data management, and the role of AI assistants in revolutionizing customer service and product development. Tune in for a glimpse into the future of enterprise software and the impactful initiatives driven by Salesforce. -----------------  Hey everybody. SaaStr Annual is almost here. It's May 13th to the 15th, right here in the SF Bay, the heart of the AI Revolution, and you've gotta be part of it in B2B and be it SaaStr 2025. We'll have an incredible line above speakers, the best in SaaS and AI. From HubSpot and Perplexity from Anthropic, to OpenAI, from Snowflake to Cursor, to Google Coud, to Box to IBM and more. We'll have AI matchmaking for founders and investors for the first time,  and we'll have over 1,000+ C-level executives at our VIP summits. It's gonna be great. So we'll see you there. If you want to come in person, use my code Jason20 before tickets sell out.  And we'll see anyone that can't make it in person on our live streams. It'll be all over my Twitter and LinkedIn and everywhere. May 13th to the 15th 2025. It's gonna rock. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Hey, are you tired of listening to hours and hours of sales calls? Recording is yesterday's game, folks. Yesterday's game attention.com unleashes an army of AI sales agents that auto update your CRM build custom sales decks. Spot cross-sale signals and score calls even before the coffee cold. Teams like Bamboo, HR, and scale AI already automate their sales and rev ops using customer conversations. Step into the future at attention.com/saastr. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you know what would make your customer service helpdesk dramatically better? Dumping it and switching to Intercom.  But, youʼre not quite ready to make that change. We get it!   Thatʼs why Fin, the worldʼs leading AI customer service agent, is now available on every helpdesk.   Fin can instantly resolve up to 80% of your tickets,  Which makes your customers happier. And you can get off the customer service rep hiring treadmill.   Fin by Intercom. Named the #1 AI Agent in G2ʼs Winter Report.      Learn more at : inter.com/saastr   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode of AI + a16z, Anthropic's David Soria Parra — who created MCP (Model Context Protocol) along with Justin Spahr-Summers — sits down with a16z's Yoko Li to discuss the project's inception, exciting use cases for connecting LLMs to external sources, and what's coming next for the project. If you're unfamiliar with the wildly popular MCP project, this edited passage from their discussion is a great starting point to learn:David: "MCP tries to enable building AI applications in such a way that they can be extended by everyone else that is not part of the original development team through these MCP servers, and really bring the workflows you care about, the things you want to do, to these AI applications. It's a protocol that just defines how whatever you are building as a developer for that integration piece, and that AI application, talk to each other. "It's a very boring specification, but what it enables is hopefully ... something that looks like the current API ecosystem, but for LLM interactions."Yoko: "I really love the analogy with the API ecosystem, because they give people a mental model of how the ecosystem evolves ... Before, you may have needed a different spec to query Salesforce versus query HubSpot. Now you can use similarly defined API schema to do that."And then when I saw MCP earlier in the year, it was very interesting in that it almost felt like a standard interface for the agent to interface with LLMs. It's like, 'What are the set of things that the agent wants to execute on that it has never seen before? What kind of context does it need to make these things happen?' When I tried it out, it was just super powerful and I no longer have to build one tool per client. I now can build just one MCP server, for example, for sending emails, and I use it for everything on Cursor, on Claude Desktop, on Goose."Learn more:A Deep Dive Into MCP and the Future of AI ToolingWhat Is an AI Agent?Benchmarking AI Agents on Full-Stack CodingAgent Experience: Building an Open Web for the AI EraFollow everyone on X:David Soria ParraYoko Li Check out everything a16z is doing with artificial intelligence here, including articles, projects, and more podcasts.

Michael Truell is the co-founder and CEO of Anysphere, the company behind Cursor—the fastest-growing AI code editor in the world, reaching $300 million in annual recurring revenue just two years after its launch. In this conversation, Michael shares his vision for the future, lessons learned, and advice for preparing for the fast-approaching AI future.What you'll learn:• Cursor's early pivot from automating CAD to automating code• Michael's vision for “what comes after code” and how programming will evolve• Why Cursor built their own custom AI models despite not starting there• Key lessons from Cursor's rapid growth• Why “taste” and logic design will become more valuable engineering skills than technical coding ability• Why the market for AI coding tools is much larger than people realize—and why there will likely be one dominant winner• Michael's advice for engineers and product teams preparing for the AI future—Brought to you by:Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experimentsVanta—Automate compliance. Simplify securityOneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Where to find Michael Truell:• X: https://x.com/mntruell• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-t-5b1bbb122/• Website: https://mntruell.com/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Michael Truell and Cursor(04:20) What comes after code(08:32) The importance of taste(12:39) Cursor's origin story(18:31) Why they chose to build an IDE(22:39) Will everyone become engineering managers?(24:31) How they decided it was time to ship(26:45) Reflecting on Cursor's success(32:03) Counterintuitive lessons on building AI products(34:02) Inside Cursor's stack(38:42) Defensibility and market dynamics in AI(46:13) Tips for using Cursor(51:25) Hiring and building a strong team(59:10) Staying focused amid rapid AI advancements(01:02:31) Final thoughts and advice for aspiring AI innovators—Referenced:• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/• Scaling laws for neural language models: https://openai.com/index/scaling-laws-for-neural-language-models/• MIT: https://www.mit.edu/• Telegram: https://telegram.org/• Signal: https://signal.org/• WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/• Devin: https://devin.ai/• Visual Studio Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/• Chromium: https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromium/src/base/• Exploring ChatGPT (GPT) Wrappers—What They Are and How They Work: https://learnprompting.org/blog/gpt_wrappers• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Behind the founder: Marc Benioff: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-founder-marc-benioff• DALL-E 3: https://openai.com/index/dall-e-3/• Stable Diffusion 3: https://stability.ai/news/stable-diffusion-3—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. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Subscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows.In episode 2 of This New Way, Felipe Izquierdo, CEO of Quest, explains how a small, boot-strapped team runs both an educational game studio and a cohort-based learning program by leaning on AI for almost every function — prototyping multiplayer math games in hours instead of weeks, automating high-touch parent emails, and even building a 24/7 “executive-coach” phone agent from scratch.Along the way he shares the exact stacks (Cursor, Replit, Zapier, Anthropic, Twilio, 11 Labs) and design choices that let three people operate like fifty.Timestamps00:00 Felipe's path from non-technical founder to AI-assisted coder01:28 What Quest does and why AI keeps the team lean03:28 How AI shrinks game-prototype cycles from weeks to hours08:34 Daily workflow: Cursor, Replit, Super Whisper voice coding & Mac dictation14:00 Learning to code faster via screenshot-driven ChatGPT tutoring16:58 Show & Tell #1: Zapier + Anthropic email-drafting pipeline (live demo)30:59 Show & Tell #2: Building and calling “Maximo,” a voice executive-coach agent41:48 Future bets: voice as the primary UI and AI-only workflowsResources & Tools Mentioned:Coding & Prototyping: Cursor, Replit, Devin (reference), GitHub PR reviewsVoice / Dictation: Super Whisper (Mac), macOS built-in dictation, 11 Labs Voice & Conversational AI, OpenAI Real-Time APIAutomation & LLMs: Zapier (Zaps), Anthropic Claude, Google Sheets / Airtable, Twilio (SMS & voice)Products & Links:Quest math & strategy games – joinquest.comAI executive coach “Maximo” – meetmaximo.com

In this episode, Tobi chats with Adam Schuck, Senior Engineering Director at Canva, a company that has scaled to over 5,000 employees, 2,000+ engineers, and 230 million MAUs while remaining profitable. Adam shares his journey through startups (including acquisitions by Twitter and Canva) and large tech companies like Google, leading to his current role managing 220 engineers at Canva. They dive deep into the challenges and strategies behind Canva's hypergrowth, including:

Early in the AI race, apps like Perplexity, Cursor, Sesame and Abridge were known pejoratively as “wrappers,” describing the way their either app or business was wrapped around existing AI models. Critics called them as second-rate middlemen, slapping an interface on someone else's technology while companies like OpenAI, Google, Meta and Anthropic developed their own models. Now, that thesis is changing. Wrappers have changed the way Silicon Valley builds, ushering in the era of vibe-coding.

In this episode of Gradient Dissent, host Lukas Biewald talks with Sualeh Asif, the CPO and co-founder of Cursor, one of the fastest-growing and most loved AI-powered coding platforms. Sualeh shares the story behind Cursor's creation, the technical and design decisions that set it apart, and how AI models are changing the way we build software. They dive deep into infrastructure challenges, the importance of speed and user experience, and how emerging trends in agents and reasoning models are reshaping the developer workflow.Sualeh also discusses scaling AI inference to support hundreds of millions of requests per day, building trust through product quality, and his vision for how programming will evolve in the next few years.⏳Timestamps:00:00 How Cursor got started and why it took off04:50 Switching from Vim to VS Code and the rise of CoPilot08:10 Why Cursor won among competitors: product philosophy and execution10:30 How user data and feedback loops drive Cursor's improvements12:20 Iterating on AI agents: what made Cursor hold back and wait13:30 Competitive coding background: advantage or challenge?16:30 Making coding fun again: latency, flow, and model choices19:10 Building Cursor's infrastructure: from GPUs to indexing billions of files26:00 How Cursor prioritizes compute allocation for indexing30:00 Running massive ML infrastructure: surprises and scaling lessons34:50 Why Cursor chose DeepSeek models early36:00 Where AI agents are heading next40:07 Debugging and evaluating complex AI agents42:00 How coding workflows will change over the next 2–3 years46:20 Dream future projects: AI for reading codebases and papers

Zuck on:* Llama 4, benchmark gaming* Intelligence explosion, business models for AGI* DeepSeek/China, export controls, & Trump* Orion glasses, AI relationships, and preventing reward-hacking from our tech.Watch on Youtube; listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.----------SPONSORS* Scale is building the infrastructure for safer, smarter AI. Scale's Data Foundry gives major AI labs access to high-quality data to fuel post-training, while their public leaderboards help assess model capabilities. They also just released Scale Evaluation, a new tool that diagnoses model limitations. If you're an AI researcher or engineer, learn how Scale can help you push the frontier at scale.com/dwarkesh.* WorkOS Radar protects your product against bots, fraud, and abuse. Radar uses 80+ signals to identify and block common threats and harmful behavior. Join companies like Cursor, Perplexity, and OpenAI that have eliminated costly free-tier abuse by visiting workos.com/radar.* Lambda is THE cloud for AI developers, with over 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs ready to go for startups, enterprises, and hyperscalers. By focusing exclusively on AI, Lambda provides cost-effective compute supported by true experts, including a serverless API serving top open-source models like Llama 4 or DeepSeek V3-0324 without rate limits, and available for a free trial at lambda.ai/dwarkesh.To sponsor a future episode, visit dwarkesh.com/p/advertise.----------TIMESTAMPS(00:00:00) – How Llama 4 compares to other models(00:11:34) – Intelligence explosion(00:26:36) – AI friends, therapists & girlfriends(00:35:10) – DeepSeek & China(00:39:49) – Open source AI(00:54:15) – Monetizing AGI(00:58:32) – The role of a CEO(01:02:04) – Is big tech aligning with Trump?(01:07:10) – 100x productivity Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkesh.com/subscribe

Join me as I chat with Chris Raroque, who demonstrates how to use AI tools to build sophisticated mobile apps as a solo developer. Chris walks through adding an AI chat feature to his budgeting app, showing his workflow with Cursor and Claude 3.7. He explains how to implement function calling to create an intelligent agent that can access transaction data and answer questions about spending patterns. Timestamps: • 00:00 - Introduction to Chris Raroque and his portfolio of apps • 02:32 - Overview of Cursor workflow for native iOS development • 09:54 - Demo of adding AI chat to a budgeting app • 17:50 - Connecting AI Chat Feature with Open Router • 25:55 - Improving prompts using Claude for better responses • 34:19 - Implementing tool/function calling for efficient data access • 45:13 - Adding token usage and cost tracking to the app • 48:34 - Techniques for AI-generated app assets and illustrations Key Points: • Chris Raroque demonstrates how to use Cursor with Claude 3.7 to build native iOS apps with AI features • Shows a workflow for adding an AI chat feature to an existing budgeting app using OpenRouter • Explains tool/function calling implementation to create an AI agent that can access transaction data • Shares techniques for generating high-quality app assets using ChatGPT 4.0 LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/ BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/ Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.co FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND CHRIS ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@raroque X/Twitter: https://x.com/raroque Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.raroque/

Daniel Lereya, the Chief Product and Technology Officer at monday.com, shares how he and his team realized they were being outpaced by competitors and how that realization completely transformed how they operate and allowed them to build a global powerhouse, doing over $1 billion in ARR, with 245,000 customers worldwide.What you'll learn:1. How they used seemingly impossible goals, like building 25 new features in one month, to unlock bigger thinking on their team2. How sharing real-time metrics with the entire company—even during interviews—created a culture of accountability and alignment3. How focusing on impact, rather than just shipping features, has transformed the company's culture4. The story behind monday.com's decision to launch five new products simultaneously and how it redefined their market positioning5. How they use “traps” (timeboxed deadlines) to drive focus, avoid scope creep, and deliver faster6. Daniel's personal journey of navigating impostor syndrome and scaling challenges, and the mental models he uses to stay grounded and effective—Brought to you by:• Enterpret—Transform customer feedback into product growth• Airtable ProductCentral—Launch to new heights with a unified system for product development• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security—Where to find Daniel Lereya:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-lereya-aa487646/—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 Daniel and monday.com(04:20) The pivotal moment: competitors shipping faster(08:50) Setting ambitious goals(17:44) Focusing on impact rather than features(27:07) Transforming your product quarterly(32:07) Scaling monday.com: challenges and strategies(39:14) How monday.com maintains transparency as a public company(45:40) The importance of taking risks(51:02) Counterintuitive lessons in product development(54:33) The value of timeboxing and deadlines(57:28) Embracing user feedback(59:54) Adapting leadership styles(01:04:43) Personal reflections on leadership(01:10:41) Handling crises and strategic planning(01:17:28) The role of AI in work and personal life(01:22:13) Final thoughts and lightning round—Referenced:• Monday.com: https://monday.com/• The basics of a monday.com board: https://support.monday.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005317249-The-basics-of-a-board• Eran Zinman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eranzinman/• Roy Mann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manroy/• Tal Harari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tal-harari-a2515215/• Four-minute mile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-minute_mile• A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up,” early employee at 37signals): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/shape-up-ryan-singer• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• AI blocks: https://support.monday.com/hc/en-us/articles/18433811274386-AI-Automation-blocks• Unpacking Amazon's unique ways of working | Bill Carr (author of Working Backwards): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/unpacking-amazons-unique-ways-of• Behind the founder: Drew Houston (Dropbox): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-founder-drew-houston-dropbox• SpaceX: https://www.spacex.com/• Why and how to lead with transparency: https://monday.com/blog/monday-insights/may-30th/• How to win in the AI era: Ship a feature every week, embrace technical debt, ruthlessly cut scope, and create magic your competitors can't copy | Gaurav Misra (CEO and co-founder of Captions): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-win-in-the-ai-era-gaurav-misra• This Week #5: Overcoming impostor syndrome, introducing growth to an org, and how to partner with your data scientist: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/this-week-overcoming-impostor-syndrome• Sheryl Sandberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sandberg-5126652/• Bryan Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanrjohnson/• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• How to build deeper, more robust relationships | Carole Robin (Stanford GSB professor, “Touchy Feely”): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/build-robust-relationships-carole-robin• FIFA 22: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10002538/• Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890• Google Photos: https://photos.google.com/—Recommended books:• Shape Up: Stop Running in Circles and Ship Work that Matters: https://basecamp.com/shapeup• Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Working-Backwards-Insights-Stories-Secrets/dp/1250267595• No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention: https://www.amazon.com/No-Rules-Netflix-Culture-Reinvention/dp/1984877860• Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X/—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. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

AI agent pricing influences how companies plan and allocate their spending. Windsurf initiated a price cut, reducing rates for coding agents to $15 per month and eliminating tool call charges. This move pressures rivals like Cursor. NLW explores how agent pricing could shape the development of the industry. Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AIDailyBrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brought to you by:KPMG – Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kpmg.com/ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plumb - The Automation Platform for AI Experts - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://useplumb.com/nlw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://besuper.ai/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

Today on Equity, we're digging into the week's headlines, from browsers and search to AI and social, and why Google and Meta's antitrust cases have us wondering if they're really breaking up monopolies or just passing the baton to the next dominant player.  Listen to the full episode to hear about: Tesla's massive 71% profit drop and how Elon Musk is doubling down on Tesla and AI How Mati Carbon took home the grand prize from this year's Xprize Carbon Removal competition Vibe coding, Cursor, and which AI-powered coding tool OpenAI has its sights on acquiring next The $91.5 billion raised by U.S. startups in Q1—and why more than half of it went to just 10 companies Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned! Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.  Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes here. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. We'd also like to thank TechCrunch's audience development team. Thank you so much for listening, and we'll talk to you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More fallout from those EU fines yesterday. A whole slew of self driving car news. The AI Coding Wars have officially begun. The back to the office wars continue. Is Chrome worth $50 billion? And let me tell you about the AI app that wants to help you cheat at everything.Links:Apple and Meta Are First to Be Hit by E.U. Digital Competition Law (NYTimes)Uber, Volkswagen pair up to launch robotaxi service in US with self-driving, electric microbuses (TechCrunch)Windsurf slashes prices as competition with Cursor heats up (TechCrunch)Google Chrome Worth ‘Upwards of $50 Billion,' Browser Rival Says (Bloomberg)Google forcing some remote workers to come back 3 days a week or lose their jobs (CNBC)Columbia student suspended over interview cheating tool raises $5.3M to ‘cheat on everything' (TechCrunch)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

800 years before the Black Death, the very same bacteria ravaged Rome, killing 60%+ of the population in many areas.Also, back-to-back volcanic eruptions caused a mini Ice Age, leaving Rome devastated by famine and disease.I chatted with historian Kyle Harper about this and much else:* Rome as a massive slave society* Why humans are more disease-prone than other animals* How agriculture made us physically smaller (Caesar at 5'5" was considered tall)Watch on Youtube; listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.----------SPONSORS* WorkOS makes it easy to become enterprise-ready. They have APIs for all the most common enterprise requirements—things like authentication, permissions, and encryption—so you can quickly plug them in and get back to building your core product. If you want to make your product enterprise-ready, join companies like Cursor, Perplexity and OpenAI, and head to workos.com.* Scale's Data Foundry gives major AI labs access to high-quality data to fuel post-training, including advanced reasoning capabilities. If you're an AI researcher or engineer, learn how Scale's Data Foundry and research lab, SEAL, can help you go beyond the current frontier of capabilities at scale.com/dwarkeshTo sponsor a future episode, visit dwarkesh.com/advertise.----------KYLE'S BOOKS* The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire* Plagues upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History* Slavery in the Late Roman World, AD 275-425----------TIMESTAMPS(00:00:00) - Plague's impact on Rome's collapse(00:06:24) - Rome's little Ice Age(00:11:51) - Why did progress stall in Rome's Golden Age?(00:23:55) - Slavery in Rome(00:36:22) - Was agriculture a mistake?(00:47:42) - Disease's impact on cognitive function(00:59:46) - Plague in India and Central Asia(01:05:16) - The next pandemic(01:16:48) - How Kyle uses LLMs(01:18:51) - De-extinction of lost species Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkesh.com/subscribe

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Zomato's food delivery CEO steps aside as Deepinder Goyal takes the reins. We also spotlight the rise of lean AI startups like Cursor and Lovable, generating millions in revenue with tiny teams and rewriting how tech businesses scale. Plus, The Sleep Company is in talks to raise Rs 500 crore as it takes on Wakefit in the booming mattress market. Tune in and get your daily startup and tech fix.

That delayed action from the European Commission finally came down on Apple and Meta. Would OpenAI be a logical home for the Chrome web browser? Massive layoffs coming to Intel. Anysphere turned down an acquisition offer from OpenAI. And are the tariff wars coming for Elon Musk's robots?Sponsors:Shopify.com/rideLinks:Apple, Meta Fined by EU, Ordered to Comply With Tech Competition Rules (WSJ)OpenAI Would Buy Google's Chrome Browser, ChatGPT Chief Says (Bloomberg)Intel to Announce Plans This Week to Cut Over 20% of Staff (Bloomberg)A new, open source text-to-speech model called Dia has arrived to challenge ElevenLabs, OpenAI and more (VentureBeat)Why OpenAI wanted to buy Cursor but opted for the fast-growing Windsurf (TechCrunch)Ex-OpenAI staff and top AI experts seek to block proposed for-profit restructure (FT)Tesla Humanoid Robot Plan Hampered by China Rare Earth Curbs (Bloomberg)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's show: Jason, Alex and Lon unpack the FTC's lawsuit against Uber and what it could mean for subscription UX, break down how AI startup Cursor is growing faster than almost any SaaS company in history, and discuss how dark patterns, consumer trust, and regulatory scrutiny are reshaping product design. They also touch on the future of big tech breakups, share insights from founder Office Hours with GoShare CEO Shaun Savage, highlighting the power of focus, capital, and customer obsession for startups navigating turbulent markets.Timestamps:(0:00) Episode Tease(1:21) Jason talks about personal interests, frugality, and TWIST live tour(7:29) Nick Huber's tweet on tariffs and business impact(9:58) NetSuite - Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(11:22) Market uncertainty and paused deals(13:57) Trump's market feedback and tariffs(16:29) Cursor's rapid revenue growth(19:44) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist(21:16) Valuation discussion continuation and FTC sues Uber(29:58) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist(31:26) FTC dark patterns and consumer protection(33:23) Founder Friday bracket competition: LifeStack vs MedSimple(43:50) Introduction to GoShare and founder Shaun Savage(45:57) Regulatory challenges in the gig economy and supply chain resilience(57:37) Diversification strategies for GoShare's delivery professionals(1:00:23) Benefits of office hours and brainstorming with portfolio companies(1:01:26) Founder University and Launch Accelerator updatesSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpLinks from episode:GoShare: https://goshare.co/Founder University: https://www.founder.university/Follow Shaun:X: https://x.com/ShaunSavage19LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunsavage/Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(9:58) NetSuite - Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(19:44) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist(29:58) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twistGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

OpenAI's new o3 model feels almost criminal to use. Google is legit giving away its Gemini AI for free to millions. And Microsoft legit released an AI agent that can use a computer. Sheesh. Week after week, the pace of AI innovation is getting harder and harder to keep up with. Don't worry. We do that for you. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:OpenAI's $3B WindSurf Acquisition DealGoogle Launches Gemini 2.5 Flash ModelGoogle Veo 2 Video Tool ReleaseMicrosoft AI Computer Use Agent LaunchUS Ban Consideration on Chinese DeepSeekFree Gemini Advanced to US StudentsAnthropic's Claude Adds Google WorkspaceOpenAI Testing New Social Media PlatformGPT 4.1 API Model with 1M ContextOpenAI's O3 and O4 Mini ReleasedTimestamps:00:00 Intro03:43 OpenAI Eyes $3B Windsurf Acquisition06:54 Google Launches Gemini 2.5 Flash11:36 Google Unveils Veo 2 for Videos15:49 "AI Market Tensions: US vs China"20:10 Microsoft Unveils AI Automation Tool21:09 Microsoft AI Enhances Business Automation28:16 Claude's New Tool: Pricey Research Integration29:31 OpenAI Teams Lacks Gmail Integration33:10 OpenAI Testing Social Media Platform39:18 GPT-4.1's Competitive Edge in Coding43:19 AI Model Versions Overview45:49 Agentic AI: Workflow Evolution47:45 "O Four Mini Model Overview"52:20 Tech Giants Unveil AI ToolsKeywords:Microsoft, Autonomous AI Agent, Apps, Websites, Thinking Models, OpenAI, Large Language Model Modes, Google, Gemini AI, Tens of Millions, Claude, Anthropic, AI News, AI World, Grow Companies, Grow Careers, Generative AI, Acquisition, Windsurf, $3 Billion, Code Generation Market, AnySphere, Cursor, Annualized Recurring Revenue, AI Coding Startups, Codium, Competitive AI Space, Google Next Conference, Gemini 2.5 Flash, AI Model, Computational Reasoning, Pricing, Output Tokens, Reasoning Budget, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Benchmarks, Competitors, Claude 3.7, DeepSeek, OpenAI o4, AI Studio, AI-powered Video, Vios AI, v o two, Text-to-Video, Synth ID, Digital Watermark, WISC anime, White House Restrictions, NVIDIA AI Chips, Intellectual Property Rights, Trump Administration, Silicon Valley, DeepSeek Ban, Innovations in AI, Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Automation, API Restrictions, AI Agents, Influencer Recommendations, Social Media Network, Sam Altman, ChatGPT, Image Generation, Grok AI Integration, SociSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

In this episode, I, Stewart Alsop III, sat down with AJ Beckner to walk through how non-technical founders can build a deeper understanding of their codebase using AI tools like Cursor and Claude. We explored the reality of navigating an IDE as a beginner, demystified Git and GitHub version control, and walked through practical ways to clone a repo, open it safely in Cursor, and start asking questions about your app's structure and functionality without breaking anything. AJ shared his curiosity about finding specific text in his app and how to track that down across branches. We also looked at using AI-powered tools for tasks like dependency analysis and visualizing app architecture, with a focus on empowering non-devs to gain confidence and clarity in their product's code. You can connect with AJ through Twitter at @thisistheaj.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 – Stewart introduces Cursor as a fork of Visual Studio Code and explains the concept of an IDE to AJ, who has zero prior experience. They talk about the complexity of coding and the importance of developer curiosity.05:00 – They walk through cloning a GitHub repository using the git clone command. Stewart highlights that AJ won't break anything and introduces the idea of a local playground for exploration.10:00 – Stewart explains Git vs GitHub, the purpose of version control, and how to use the terminal for navigation. They begin setting up the project in Cursor using the terminal rather than GUI options.15:00 – They realize only a README was cloned, leading to a discussion about branches—specifically the difference between main and development branches—and how to clone the right one.20:00 – Using git fetch, they get access to the development branch. Stewart explains how to disconnect from Git safely to avoid pushing changes.25:00 – AJ and Stewart begin exploring Cursor's AI features, including the chat interface. Stewart encourages AJ to start asking natural-language questions about the app structure.30:00 – Stewart demonstrates how to ask for a dependency analysis and create mermaid diagrams for visualizing how app modules are connected.35:00 – They begin identifying specific UI components, including finding and editing the home screen title. AJ uploads a screenshot to use as reference in Cursor.40:00 – They successfully trace the UI text to an index.tsx file and discuss the layout's dependency structure. AJ learns how to use search and command-F effectively.45:00 – They begin troubleshooting issues with Claude's GitHub integration, exploring Claude MCP servers and configuration files to fix broken tools.50:00 – Stewart guides AJ through using npm to install missing packages, explains what Node Package Manager is, and reflects on the interconnected nature of modern development.55:00 – Final troubleshooting steps and next steps. Stewart suggests bringing in Phil for deeper debugging. AJ reflects on how empowered he now feels navigating the codebase.Key InsightsYou don't need to be a developer to understand your app's codebase: AJ Beckner starts the session with zero familiarity with IDEs, but through Stewart's guidance, he begins navigating Cursor and GitHub confidently. The key idea is that non-technical founders can develop real intuition about their code—enough to communicate better with developers, find what they need, and build trust with the systems behind their product.Cursor makes AI-native development accessible to beginners: One of the biggest unlocks in this episode is seeing how Cursor, a VS Code fork with AI baked in, can answer questions about your codebase in plain English. By cloning the GitHub repo and indexing it, AJ is able to ask, “Where do I change this text in the app?” and get direct, actionable guidance. Stewart points out that this shifts the role of a founder from passively waiting on answers to actively exploring and editing.Version control doesn't have to be scary—with the right framing: Git and GitHub come across as overwhelming to many non-engineers, but Stewart breaks it down simply: Git is the local system that helps keep changes organized and non-destructive, and GitHub is the cloud-based sharing tool layered on top. Together, they allow safe experimentation, like cloning a development branch and disconnecting it from the main repo to create a playground environment.Branching strategies reflect how work gets done behind the scenes: The episode includes a moment of discovery: AJ cloned the main branch and only got a README. Stewart explains that the real work often lives in a “development” branch, while “main” is kept stable for production. Understanding this distinction helps AJ (and listeners) know where to look when trying to understand how features are actually being built and tested.Command line basics give you superpowers: Rather than relying solely on visual tools, Stewart introduces AJ to the terminal—explaining simple commands like cd, git clone, and git fetch—and emphasizes that the terminal has been the backbone of developer work for decades. It's empowering to learn that you can use just a few lines of text to download and explore an entire app.Modern coding is less about code and more about managing complexity: A recurring theme in the conversation is the sheer number of dependencies, frameworks, and configuration files that make up any modern app. Stewart compares this to a reflection of modern life—interconnected and layered. Understanding this complexity (rather than being defeated by it) becomes a mindset that AJ embraces as part of becoming technically fluent.AI will keep lowering the bar to entry, but learning fundamentals still matters: Stewart shares how internal OpenAI coding models went from being some of the worst performers two years ago to now ranking among the top 50 in the world. While this progress promises an easier future for non-devs, Stewart emphasizes the value of understanding what's happening under the hood. Tools like Claude and Cursor are incredibly powerful, but knowing what they're doing—and when to be skeptical—is still key.

Varun Mohan is the co-founder and CEO of Windsurf (formerly Codeium), an AI-powered development environment (IDE) that has been used by over 1 million developers in just four months and has quickly emerged as a leader in transforming how developers build software. Prior to finding success with Windsurf, the company pivoted twice—first from GPU virtualization infrastructure to an IDE plugin, and then to their own standalone IDE.In this conversation, you'll learn:1. Why Windsurf walked away from a profitable GPU infrastructure business and bet the company on helping engineers code2. The surprising UI discovery that tripled adoption rates overnight.3. The secret behind Windsurf's B2B enterprise plan, and why they invested early in an 80-person sales team despite conventional startup wisdom.4. How non-technical staff at Windsurf built their own custom tools instead of purchasing SaaS products, saving them over $500k in software costs5. Why Varun believes 90% of code will be AI-generated, but engineering jobs will actually increase6. How training on millions of incomplete code samples gives Windsurf an edge, and creates a moat long-term7. Why agency is the most undervalued and important skill in the AI era—Brought to you by:• Brex—The banking solution for startups• Productboard—Make products that matter• Coda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Where to find Varun Mohan:• X: https://x.com/_mohansolo• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varunkmohan/—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) Varun's background(03:57) Building and scaling Windsurf(12:58) Windsurf: The new purpose-built IDE to harness magic(17:11) The future of engineering and AI(21:30) Skills worth investing in(23:07) Hiring philosophy and company culture(35:22) Sales strategy and market position(39:37) JetBrains vs. VS Code: extensibility and enterprise adoption(41:20) Live demo: building an Airbnb for dogs with Windsurf(42:46) Tips for using Windsurf effectively(46:38) AI's role in code modification and review(48:56) Empowering non-developers to build custom software(54:03) Training Windsurf(01:00:43) Windsurf's unique team structure and product strategy(01:06:40) The importance of continuous innovation(01:08:57) Final thoughts and advice for aspiring developers—Referenced:• Windsurf: https://windsurf.com/• VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/• JetBrains: https://www.jetbrains.com/• Eclipse: https://eclipseide.org/• Visual Studio: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/• Vim: https://www.vim.org/• Emacs: https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/• Lessons from a two-time unicorn builder, 50-time startup advisor, and 20-time company board member | Uri Levine (co-founder of Waze): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-from-uri-levine• IntelliJ: https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/• Julia: https://julialang.org/• Parallel computing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_computing• Douglas Chen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaspchen/• Carlos Delatorre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadelatorre/• MongoDB: https://www.mongodb.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot• Llama: https://www.llama.com/• Mistral: https://mistral.ai/• 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 & 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• React: https://react.dev/• Sonnet: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet• OpenAI: https://openai.com/• FedRamp: https://www.fedramp.gov/• Dario Amodei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei-3934934/• Amdahl's law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amdahl%27s_law• How to win in the AI era: Ship a feature every week, embrace technical debt, ruthlessly cut scope, and create magic your competitors can't copy | Gaurav Misra (CEO and co-founder of Captions): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-win-in-the-ai-era-gaurav-misra—Recommended book:• Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution: A Handbook for Entrepreneurs: https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Love-Problem-Solution-Entrepreneurs/dp/1637741987—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. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

本期节目我们邀请到著名的“沉浸式翻译”的作者Owen，跟我们分享沉浸式翻译的故事。 Owen在大厂工作过，后来离职做独立开发，尝试过很多不同的项目，机缘巧合“沉浸式翻译”发布后跑通PMF，于是全力投入。随着项目发展，功能也日益强大了起来，广受用户好评，还获得过2024 Chrome Web Store年度最佳。后来沉浸式翻译也被一家与Owen三观相符的公司收购了，目前这个项目还在积极更新中。 我台两位主播也是沉浸式翻译的用户，插件非常好用，是效率好帮手。那么Owen除了做沉浸式翻译之外还做了什么呢？沉浸式翻译又是什么机缘开始开发的呢？让我们一起走进本期节目吧！

How would Salvador Dalí have used generative AI? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah dig into this year’s most common uses for generative AI, the rise of code editor, Cursor, and how Google DeepMind’s Veo2 interprets a surrealist screenplay. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s staff writer, Naomi Nix, discusses the first week of Meta’s antitrust trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Neel Schivdasani a product manager in the AI division at Automattic, about the integration of AI into WordPress.com. Neil discusses his background and the development of an AI website builder designed to simplify website creation for users without technical expertise. The conversation covers the evolution of AI in web development, the challenges faced, and future enhancements. A live demonstration showcases the tool's user-friendly features, emphasizing its potential to democratize web publishing. The episode concludes with a discussion on user feedback and the collaborative spirit of the WordPress community.Top TakeawaysThe AI Website Builder Lowers Barriers for Non-Technical Users: The builder is specifically designed for people who don't know what WordPress is, or who feel overwhelmed by traditional website tools. It's aimed at helping individuals quickly create a professional-looking site without needing to learn plugins, themes, or complex design tools. The assistant guides users through content creation, layout choices, and even image sourcing.A Major Intelligence Upgrade is Coming: Neel teased an upcoming “step function” increase in intelligence for the assistant. This includes improved reasoning, contextual awareness, and the ability to understand abstract commands. Future iterations will allow users to describe desired layouts or functionality in natural language, and the assistant will generate the appropriate code or configuration—bridging the gap between vision and execution.Commerce and Custom Layouts Are on the Roadmap:The team is working to support broader use cases, especially eCommerce. The assistant will eventually be able to understand what a user is trying to sell, recommend necessary plugins (like for payment or shipping), and configure stores accordingly. Users will also soon be able to generate specific layouts (e.g., “2x2 image grid with a CTA button”) just by describing them.It's Not Replacing Developers—It's Growing the Ecosystem: There's pushback from some developers, but Neel emphasized this tool isn't meant to replace them. Instead, it's about helping people who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford or access web development. It gives them a starting point, and ideally, they'll grow into more advanced needs—eventually hiring developers or agencies.Mentioned In The Show:AutomatticWordPress.com/AIMailchimpCursorLovable

OpenAI just rocked the week with a groundbreaking memory update, sparking debate over whether “soul data” is the real moat in AI. Google fires back with its Agent‑to‑Agent protocol and a Cursor‑killer. We riff on 1,000 AI agents unleashed in Minecraft, labs turning pets into humans, and how Dolphin AI somehow beat GTA 6 to market. Buckle up as David, Ejaaz, and Josh roll through the top five stories shaping the AI‑crypto frontier and what they mean for builders, traders, and the future of intelligence. David: https://x.com/TrustlessState Ejaaz: https://x.com/cryptopunk7213 Josh: https://x.com/Josh_Kale ------

Jason Lemkin is one of the leading SaaS investors of the last decade with a portfolio including the likes of Algolia, Talkdesk, Owner, RevenueCat, Saleloft and more.  Rory O'Driscoll is a General Partner @ Scale where he has led investments in category leaders such as Bill.com (BILL), Box (BOX), DocuSign (DOCU), and WalkMe (WKME), among others. In Today's Episode We Discuss: 04:23 What is Wrong with Billionaires on Twitter: Are They Depressed? 08:49 Why Does product Market Fit Mean Less Than Ever 11:50 Why is Venture Capital More Risky Than Ever and No One is Discussing It 16:17 Will Private Equity Save a Generation of SaaS Companies and VCs 23:53 a16z's $20BN Fund: Seriously? 31:29 Why Josh Kushner and Thrive Capital are Masters of the World 38:21 Why is Seed Investing for Suckers 45:49 Why Are $50 Million Seed Funds Useless 46:21 Founders Fund Raises $4.6BN: Analysis 52:00 How WIll LPs Change Their Approach to Venture in the Next Five Years 59:53 When Will IPOs Comeback? 01:09:15 Why Does it Not Make Sense for the Best Companies to IPO 01:09:51 Lost Ethics and Morals in Founder Secondaries and Term Sheets 01:22:58 Quickfire: OpenAI, Cursor, Deel vs Rippling      

Today I'm joined by Jay Singh, AI expert and founder of Casper Studios, to explore how AI is transforming both product creation and internal workflows for creators and businesses alike.We dive deep into the future of personalized software, unlocking AI use cases for creators, and building tools with platforms like Cursor, MindStudio, and Replit. Jay shares how creators can implement fast, practical automations to save time, boost output, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing AI landscape.You'll learn how to identify your best automation opportunities, spin up AI-driven products from transcripts and meeting notes, and use AI to turn raw data into insight, revenue, and leverage.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:17 – Why AI Helps 95% of Tasks—but Gets Used for 50%06:12 – Creators, Voice, and the Future of AI08:33 – Jay's Background at Microsoft & LinkedIn10:09 – The 3-Step Framework for AI Product Thinking13:26 – Automating Finance, Accounting & Accuracy18:02 – How Jay's Agency Designs AI Workflows20:19 – Zapier, MindStudio & Real AI Implementations24:36 – Going From Transcript to Product Requirements in Minutes27:11 – V0, Cursor & AI Product Design Workflows33:07 – Kit's App Store Vision & The Future of Personalized Software38:15 – Building AI Tools Without Knowing the Future42:24 – AI Tools Every Creator Should Be Using45:42 – Meeting Transcripts → LinkedIn Content48:19 – AI-Powered Weekly Metrics Reports for Creators51:06 – How to Spot Your Own Automation Opportunities55:09 – Why Everyone Thinks Their Job is “Safe” From AIIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Jay:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysinghX: https://x.com/JSingh_08Website: https://casperstudios.xyzFeatured in this episode:MindStudio: https://mindstudio.comCursor: https://cursor.shV0: https://v0.devFireflies: https://fireflies.aiReplit: https://replit.comKit: https://kit.com

In this episode we talk about getting started. Founding a company means you are constantly learning to do new things, like hiring and selling. How do you handle these new situations where you have no experience? How do you avoid mistakes? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How is AI changing the nature of work?How do you stay ahead of how fast AI is changing today?Will my data advantage still be an advantage in the future?Can AI really replace employees for me?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk.com or on X/Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Your hosts:Sean Byrnes: General Partner, Near Horizon www.nearhorizon.vcAsh Rust: Managing Partner, Sterling Road www.sterlingroad.comNic Meliones: CEO, Navi www.heynavi.comReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice.Q1: How is AI changing the nature of work?AI has transformed daily workflows across every part of the startup journey. From first drafts of sales and marketing copy, to deep research using tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, it's become the first step for many creative processes. Internal tooling has gotten faster with tools like Replit and Cursor, while product discovery now often starts with AI instead of Amazon. Whether it's coding, devOps, or customer discovery, AI gives founders leverage.Q2: How do you stay ahead of how fast AI is changing today?The key is to stay focused on your customer. While tech shifts rapidly, true customer pain changes slowly. Solve real, urgent problems—and use AI tools along the way to stay nimble. It's totally fine to use APIs like OpenAI's or wrap an existing model. The winning strategy? Build something valuable today, and keep evolving it with your users.Q3: Will my data advantage still be an advantage in the future?"Proprietary data" is losing its edge. Even Bloomberg's private GPT underperformed public models. Unless your data is restricted, hyper-niche, or massive, it's probably not a moat. What matters more is how well you deliver value to users—accuracy, speed, experience, and reliability. That's your real advantage.Q4: Can AI really replace employees for me?It's not about replacing people—it's about hiring the right combination of people and AI. Founders need to build the muscle of managing both. The real opportunity is in learning when to hire a human, and when to "hire" an AI tool. Treat AI as an employee that never sleeps, but still needs thoughtful management. We are already seeing plenty of instances where founders are using AI to replace content marketing teams. Furthermore, there is a trend towards smaller engineering teams, with engineers using AI tools to complement and accelerate their efforts.

News includes Phoenix 1.8.0-rc release with DaisyUI styled Tailwind components and magic link authentication, a new design pattern called "scopes", a new privacy-focused feature in Ecto for schema redaction, the Elixir Secure Coding Training project finding a new home at TvLabs, a helpful iex shell tip for multiline commands, and more! We interview Krzysztof Nalepa, the primary creator of LiveDebugger, discussing how this powerful tool helps debug LiveView states and structures, how the project originated, upcoming features, and more. Show Notes online - http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/249 (http://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/249) Elixir Community News https://paraxial.io/ (https://paraxial.io/?utm_source=thinkingelixir&utm_medium=shownotes) – Paraxial.io is sponsoring today's show! 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Guillermo Rauch is the founder and CEO of Vercel, creators of v0 (one of the most popular AI app building tools), and the mind behind foundational JavaScript frameworks like Next.js and Socket.io. An open source pioneer and legendary engineer, Guillermo has built tools that power some of the internet's most innovative products, including Midjourney, Grok, and Notion. His mission is to democratize product creation, expanding the pool of potential builders from 5 million developers to over 100 million people worldwide. In this episode, you'll learn:1. How AI will radically speed up product development—and the three critical skills PMs and engineers should master now to stay ahead2. Why the future of building apps is shifting toward prompts instead of code, and how that affects traditional product teams3. Specific ways to improve your design “taste,” plus practical tips to consistently create beautiful, user-loved products4. How Guillermo built a powerful app in under two hours for $20 (while flying and using plane Wi-Fi) that would normally take weeks and thousands of dollars in engineering time5. The exact strategies Vercel uses internally to leverage AI tools like v0 and Cursor, enabling their team of 600 to ship faster and better than ever before6. Guillermo's actionable advice on increasing your product quality through rapid iteration, real-world user feedback, and creating intentional “exposure hours” for your team—Brought to you by:• WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs• Vanta — Automate compliance. Simplify security• LinkedIn Ads—Reach professionals and drive results for your business—Where to find Guillermo Rauch:• X: https://x.com/rauchg• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rauchg/• Website: https://rauchg.com/—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 Guillermo Rauch(04:43) v0's mission(07:03) The impact and growth of v0(15:54) The future of product development with AI(19:05) Empowering engineers and product builders(24:01) Skills for the future: coding, math, and eloquence(35:05) v0 in action: real-world applications(36:40) Tips for using v0 effectively(45:46) Core skills for building AI apps(49:44) Live demo(59:45) Understanding how AI thinks(01:04:35) AI integration and future prospects(01:07:22) Building taste(01:13:43) Limitations of v0(01:16:54) Improving the design of your product(01:20:09) The secret to product quality(01:22:35) Vercel's AI-driven development(01:25:43) Guillermo's vision for the future—Referenced:• v0: https://v0.dev/• Vercel: https://vercel.com/• GitHub: https://github.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Next.js Framework: https://nextjs.org/• Claude: https://claude.ai/new• Grok: https://x.ai/• Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com• SocketIO: https://socket.io/• Notion's lost years, its near collapse during Covid, staying small to move fast, the joy and suffering of building horizontal, more | Ivan Zhao (CEO and co-founder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-notion-ivan-zhao• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Automattic: https://automattic.com/• Inside Bolt: From near-death to ~$40m ARR in 5 months—one of the fastest-growing products in history | Eric Simons (founder & CEO of StackBlitz): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons• v0 Community: https://v0.dev/chat/community• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Git Commit: https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/saving-changes/git-commit• What are Artifacts and how do I use them?: https://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-them• Design Engineering at Vercel: https://vercel.com/blog/design-engineering-at-vercel• CSS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSS• Tailwind: https://tailwindcss.com/• Wordcel / Shape Rotator / Mathcel: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/wordcel-shape-rotator-mathcel• Steve Jobs's Ultimate Lesson for Companies: https://hbr.org/2011/08/steve-jobss-ultimate-lesson-fo• Bloom Hackathon: https://bloom.build/• Expenses Should Do Themselves | Saquon Barkley x Ramp (Super Bowl Ad): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Tgsy7D0Jg• Velocity over everything: How Ramp became the fastest-growing SaaS startup of all time | Geoff Charles (VP of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/velocity-over-everything-how-ramp• JavaScript: https://www.javascript.com/• React: https://react.dev/• Mapbox: https://www.mapbox.com/• Leaflet: https://leafletjs.com/• Escape hatches: https://react.dev/learn/escape-hatches• Supreme: https://supreme.com/• Shadcn: https://ui.shadcn.com/• Charles Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/• Fortune: https://fortune.com/• Semafor: https://www.semafor.com/• AI SDK: https://sdk.vercel.ai/• DeepSeek: https://www.deepseek.com/• Stripe: https://stripe.com/• Vercel templates: https://vercel.com/templates• GC AI: https://getgc.ai/• OpenEvidence: https://www.openevidence.com/• Paris Fashion Week: https://www.fhcm.paris/en/paris-fashion-week• Guillermo's post on X about making great products: https://x.com/rauchg/status/1887314115066274254• Everybody Can Cook billboard: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/evilrabbit_activity-7242975574242037760-uRW9/• Ratatouille: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382932/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Notes and resources at  ocdevel.com/mlg/mla-23 Try a walking desk to stay healthy while you study or work! Model Current Leaders According to the Aider Leaderboard (as of April 12, 2025), leading models include for vibe-coding: Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 03-25: most accurate and cost-effective option currently. Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Performs well in both architect and code modes with enabled reasoning flags. DeepSeek R1 with Claude 3.5 Sonnet: A popular combination for its balance of cost and performance between reasoning and non-reasoning tasks. Local Models Tools for Local Models: Ollama is the standard tool to manage local models, enabling usage without internet connectivity. Privacy and Security: Utilizing local models enhances data security, suitable for sensitive projects or corporate environments that require data to remain onsite. Performance Trade-offs: Local models, due to distillation and size constraints, often perform slightly worse than cloud-hosted models but offer privacy benefits. Fine-Tuning Models Customization: Developers can fine-tune pre-trained models to specialize them for their specific codebase, enhancing relevance and accuracy. Advanced Usage: Suitable for long-term projects, fine-tuning helps models understand unique aspects of a project, resulting in consistent code quality improvements. Tips and Best Practices Judicious Use of the @ Key: Improves model efficiency by specifying the context of commands, reducing the necessity for AI-initiated searches. Examples include specifying file paths, URLs, or git commits to inform AI actions more precisely. Concurrent Feature Implementation: Leverage tools like Boomerang mode to manage multiple features simultaneously, acting more as a manager overseeing several tasks at once, enhancing productivity. Continued Learning: Staying updated with documentation, particularly Roo Code's, due to its comprehensive feature set and versatility among AI coding tools.

Tool Use and Model Context Protocol (MCP) Notes and resources at  ocdevel.com/mlg/mla-24 Try a walking desk to stay healthy while you study or work! Tool Use in Vibe Coding Agents File Operations: Agents can read, edit, and search files using sophisticated regular expressions. Executable Commands: They can recommend and perform installations like pip or npm installs, with user approval. Browser Integration: Allows agents to perform actions and verify outcomes through browser interactions. Model Context Protocol (MCP) Standardization: MCP was created by Anthropic to standardize how AI tools and agents communicate with each other and with external tools. Implementation: MCP Client: Converts AI agent requests into structured commands. MCP Server: Executes commands and sends structured responses back to the client. Local and Cloud Frameworks: Local (S-T-D-I-O MCP): Examples include utilizing Playwright for local browser automation and connecting to local databases like Postgres. Cloud (SSE MCP): SaaS providers offer cloud-hosted MCPs to enhance external integrations. Expanding AI Capabilities with MCP Servers Directories: Various directories exist listing MCP servers for diverse functions beyond programming. modelcontextprotocol/servers Use Cases: Automation Beyond Coding: Implementing MCPs that extend automation into non-programming tasks like sales, marketing, or personal project management. Creative Solutions: Encourages innovation in automating routine tasks by integrating diverse MCP functionalities. AI Tools in Machine Learning Automating ML Process: Auto ML and Feature Engineering: AI tools assist in transforming raw data, optimizing hyperparameters, and inventing new ML solutions. Pipeline Construction and Deployment: Facilitates the use of infrastructure as code for deploying ML models efficiently. Active Experimentation: Jupyter Integration Challenges: While integrations are possible, they often lag and may not support the latest models. Practical Strategies: Suggests alternating between Jupyter and traditional Python files to maximize tool efficiency. Conclusion Action Plan for ML Engineers: Setup structured folders and documentation to leverage AI tools effectively. Encourage systematic exploration of MCPs to enhance both direct programming tasks and associated workflows.

Kevin Weil is the chief product officer at OpenAI, where he oversees the development of ChatGPT, enterprise products, and the OpenAI API. Prior to OpenAI, Kevin was head of product at Twitter, Instagram, and Planet, and was instrumental in the development of the Libra (later Novi) cryptocurrency project at Facebook.In this episode, you'll learn:1. How OpenAI structures its product teams and maintains agility while developing cutting-edge AI2. The power of model ensembles—using multiple specialized models together like a company of humans with different skills3. Why writing effective evals (AI evaluation tests) is becoming a critical skill for product managers4. The surprisingly enduring value of chat as an interface for AI, despite predictions of its obsolescence5. How “vibe coding” is changing how companies operate6. What OpenAI looks for when hiring product managers (hint: high agency and comfort with ambiguity)7. “Model maximalism” and why today's AI is the worst you'll ever use again8. Practical prompting techniques that improve AI interactions, including example-based prompting—Brought to you by:• Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments• Persona—A global leader in digital identity verification• OneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Where to find Kevin Weil:• X: https://x.com/kevinweil• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinweil/—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) Kevin's background(04:06) OpenAI's new image model(06:52) The role of chief product officer at OpenAI(10:18) His recruitment story and joining OpenAI(17:20) The importance of evals in AI(24:59) Shipping quickly and consistently(28:34) Product reviews and iterative deployment(39:35) Chat as an interface for AI(43:59) Collaboration between researchers and product teams(46:41) Hiring product managers at OpenAI(48:45) Embracing ambiguity in product management(51:41) The role of AI in product teams(53:21) Vibe coding and AI prototyping(55:55) The future of product teams and fine-tuned models(01:04:36) AI in education(01:06:42) Optimism and concerns about AI's future(01:16:37) Reflections on the Libra project(01:20:37) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• OpenAI: https://openai.com/• The AI-Generated Studio Ghibli Trend, Explained: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/03/27/the-ai-generated-studio-ghibli-trend-explained/• Introducing 4o Image Generation: https://openai.com/index/introducing-4o-image-generation/• Waymo: https://waymo.com/• X: https://x.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/• Planet: https://www.planet.com/• Sam Altman on X: https://x.com/sama• A conversation with OpenAI's CPO Kevin Weil, Anthropic's CPO Mike Krieger, and Sarah Guo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxkvVZua28k• OpenAI evals: https://github.com/openai/evals• Deep Research: https://openai.com/index/introducing-deep-research/• Ev Williams on X: https://x.com/ev• OpenAI API: https://platform.openai.com/docs/overview• Dwight Eisenhower quote: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/dwight_d_eisenhower_164720• Inside Bolt: From near-death to ~$40m ARR in 5 months—one of the fastest-growing products in history | Eric Simons (founder & CEO of StackBlitz): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons• StackBlitz: https://stackblitz.com/• Claude 3.5 Sonnet: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-5-sonnet• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/• Four-minute mile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-minute_mile• Chad: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-3F100ZiIe-chad-open-a-i• Dario Amodei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei-3934934/• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Julia Villagra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliavillagra/• Andrej Karpathy on X: https://x.com/karpathy• Silicon Valley CEO says ‘vibe coding' lets 10 engineers do the work of 100—here's how to use it: https://fortune.com/2025/03/26/silicon-valley-ceo-says-vibe-coding-lets-10-engineers-do-the-work-of-100-heres-how-to-use-it/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Windsurf: https://codeium.com/windsurf• GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot• Patrick Srail on X: https://x.com/patricksrail• Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/• CK-12 Education: https://www.ck12.org/• Sora: https://openai.com/sora/• Sam Altman's post on X about creative writing: https://x.com/sama/status/1899535387435086115• Diem (formerly known as Libra): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diem_(digital_currency)• Novi: https://about.fb.com/news/2020/05/welcome-to-novi/• David Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmarcus/• Peter Zeihan on X: https://x.com/PeterZeihan• The Wheel of Time on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Time-Season-1/dp/B09F59CZ7R• Top Gun: Maverick on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Top-Gun-Maverick-Joseph-Kosinski/dp/B0DM2LYL8G• Thinking like a gardener not a builder, organizing teams like slime mold, the adjacent possible, and other unconventional product advice | Alex Komoroske (Stripe, Google): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/unconventional-product-advice-alex-komoroske• MySQL: https://www.mysql.com/—Recommended books:• Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI: https://www.amazon.com/Co-Intelligence-Living-Working-Ethan-Mollick/dp/059371671X• The Accidental Superpower: Ten Years On: https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Superpower-Ten-Years/dp/1538767341• Cable Cowboy: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Cowboy-Malone-Modern-Business/dp/047170637X—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Introducing the Windows 11 Feature Tracker "From the 'I should have done this two years ago' files, the 'I have wasted my life' files, and the, 'great, I needed more work to do' files ... There is a need for this. So I made one. But it will evolve. Maybe into a web app/wiki/something else... like a Notion website?" - Paul Patch Tuesday brings a metric ton of new features - And what the tracker showed clearly Two seconds after posting the tracker, Microsoft changed the Copilot app yet again - proving the need for the tracker - And demonstrating why the Insider Program is so screwed up A hidden new Start menu in recent builds presents an interesting conundrum: How to handle something Microsoft has not announced? More Windows 11 Beta build for 23H2: File new tab/new window changes, Explorer context menu regression may be permanent Dev and Beta (24H2): Taskbar icon scaling is a blast from the past we all need desperately Intel is killing Unison app and service Like winter, Build is coming Build session catalog is live - mostly AI as expected. Paul and Richard are going Overview of the Windows Copilot Runtime (one year after it was announced), Windows Actions, standard Kayla Cinnamon talk on Windows productivity, using your own model with WCR, native app experiences(!), Arm64 app perf, etc. AI Final thoughts on Microsoft's 50th: Biggest accomplishment wasn't any tech, it was changing with the times. What it's best at: Democratizing tech for the commoners, an expansion on Jack Tramiel/Commodore's "computers for the masses, not the classes" schtick. And that is exactly what it is doing with AI right now Microsoft hosts a consumer AI event and announces a metric ton of new Copilot features We need a Copilot feature tracker. Copilot = every single feature other AIs have - Copilot Actions on the web, memory and personalization, Copilot Vision on mobile and Windows, AI-generated podcasts and Microsoft releases Copilot Search in Bing Is AI turning us all into Charly from Flowers for Algernon? AI is making us stupider! There are studies!! This is the argument against every single tech advance from the steam train to the ballpoint pen to this Microsoft's AI demo of vibe-coded Quake II highlights the problem nicely Sometimes it's the little things: AI recaps for book series in Kindle GitHub Copilot updated with Agent Mode, Cursor-style code overviews, more Xbox & gaming Microsoft announces new Xbox Games Showcase for June Edge Game Assist gets new features, support for new games GTA V and enhanced version for PC coming to Game Pass on April 15 - In addition to the previous Game Pass titles we discussed last week Good: Nintendo Switch 2 supports ray tracing and DLSS Bad: Nintendo delays Switch 2 to figure out the tariffs mess Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Programmers at Work App pick of the week: Apple Music RunAs Radio this week: Application Risk in Security Copilot with Ari Schorr Brown liquor pick of the week: The Heart Cut #02 These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/927 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

XORsearch: Searching With Regexes Didier explains a workaround to use his tool XORsearch to search for regular expressions instead of simple strings. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/XORsearch%3A%20Searching%20With%20Regexes/31834 MCP Security Notification: Tool Poisoning Attacks Invariant labs summarized a critical weakness in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that allows for "Tool Poisoning Attacks." Many major providers such as Anthropic and OpenAI, workflow automation systems like Zapier, and MCP clients like Cursor are susceptible to this attack https://invariantlabs.ai/blog/mcp-security-notification-tool-poisoning-attacks Making :visited more private Google Chrome changed how links are marked as visited . This new partitioning scheme was introduced to improve privacy. Instead of marking a link as visited on any page where it is displayed, it is only marked as visited if the user clicks on the link while visiting the particular site where the link is displayed. https://developer.chrome.com/blog/visited-links

TikTok lives! Again. Again. At least for another 75 days. Meta's big new Llama models are out. AI coding assistant Cursor has become the big breakout hit of the AI moment. And then yes, we get into the tariff situation, including, me polling tech execs who make consumer facing gadgets: do you plan to raise prices? Here's what they told me.Sponsors:Robinhood.com/goldQualialife.com/ride and code RIDELinks:Trump extends TikTok deadline for the second time (CNBC)Meta releases two Llama 4 AI models (The Verge)AI Coding Assistant Cursor Draws a Million Users Without Even Trying (Bloomberg)Tariffs are tanking tech stocks, so why is Microsoft escaping the worst of the bloodbath? (Fortune)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.