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Michael Truell

05/01/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The initial traction we received was surprising, leading us to iterate quickly based on user feedback and adapt our product accordingly.

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The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can’t stop using | Michael Truell

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The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can’t stop using | Michael Truell

05/01/25

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