Lenny's-Podcast

Building a startup is a journey often painted with long hours, endless uncertainty, and the relentless pursuit of growth. Yet, every so often, a story emerges that defies conventional wisdom—a story of rapid success, bold decisions, and a solo founder who navigated it all without raising a dime in outside funding. This is exactly the story of Maor Shlomo, the founder of Base44, an AI-powered app builder that skyrocketed from zero to an $80 million acquisition by Wix in just six months. ...

Artificial intelligence is transforming software development at an unprecedented pace. Among the trailblazers is Cursor, an AI-powered code editor that has skyrocketed to $300 million in annual recurring revenue within just two years of its launch. At the helm is Michael Truell, co-founder and CEO of Anysphere, the company behind Cursor. With a decade of AI experience and a deep background in computer science and math from MIT, Michael offers a unique perspective on the future of programming and how AI will reshape the way engineers build software. ...