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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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May 15, 2025 • 1h 10min

How Revolut trains world-class product managers: The “local CEO” model, raw intellect over experience, and a cultural obsession with building wow products | Dmitry Zlokazov (Head of Product)

Dmitry Zlokazov, Head of Product at Revolut, shares insights from his role at the $45 billion fintech giant. He discusses the innovative 'local CEO' model, where product owners drive cross-functional teams with true ownership. Dmitry highlights how their flat structure enables rapid product launches while maintaining quality. He argues that raw intellect trumps experience in hiring and explains their unique approach to product development, emphasizing the importance of seeing nearly finished products as still not ready for market.
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May 11, 2025 • 1h 37min

How Palantir built the ultimate founder factory | Nabeel S. Qureshi (founder, writer, ex-Palantir)

Nabeel S. Qureshi, an entrepreneur and former Palantir engineer, shares insights on building exceptional product leaders. He reveals why a third of Palantir's PMs go on to start their own companies and discusses their unique hiring practices emphasizing intellectual curiosity. Nabeel explains the impact of forward-deployed engineers, who provide tailored solutions, and how Palantir transitioned to a software powerhouse. He also delves into the moral implications of tech in defense and the evolving value of college education in tech.
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May 8, 2025 • 1h 23min

How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don’t want? | Jerry Colonna (CEO of Reboot, executive coach, former VC)

Jerry Colonna, a renowned executive coach and CEO of Reboot, emphasizes radical self-inquiry as a tool for transformative leadership. He poses a thought-provoking question about complicit behaviors in creating undesirable conditions. The conversation explores why teams fail beyond mere talent and the personal implications of busyness. Colonna also critiques the concept of a 'growth mindset' and discusses the evolving role of AI in self-discovery. Ultimately, he urges listeners to redefine success by prioritizing authenticity and meaningful legacy.
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May 4, 2025 • 1h 33min

Inside Devin: The world’s first autonomous AI engineer that's set to write 50% of its company’s code by end of year | Scott Wu (CEO and co-founder of Cognition)

Scott Wu, co-founder and CEO of Cognition, discusses Devin, the world’s first autonomous AI engineer with the ability to write significant portions of code. He reveals how a team of Devins is already responsible for 25% of pull requests, poised to hit 50% soon. The conversation delves into the transformation of engineering roles from 'bricklayers' to 'architects' and how Devin has evolved dramatically over the past year. Scott also highlights the cultural shifts needed to integrate AI engineers effectively into teams.
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May 1, 2025 • 1h 11min

The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can’t stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO)

Michael Truell, Co-founder and CEO of Anysphere, shares insights on Cursor, the rapidly growing AI code editor with $300M in ARR. He discusses the evolution of coding, highlighting a shift towards 'vibe coding' that prioritizes design and creativity over traditional programming. Truell reveals Cursor's origin, its pivot from CAD automation, and the decision to develop custom AI models. He emphasizes the importance of 'taste' in engineering and explores the competitive AI tool landscape, advising tech teams to prepare for a future where coding and intuition intersect.
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Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 32min

Inside monday.com’s transformation: radical transparency, impact over output, and their path to $1B ARR | Daniel Lereya (Chief Product and Technology Officer)

Daniel Lereya, the Chief Product and Technology Officer at monday.com, played a key role in scaling the company to over $1 billion in ARR. He discusses how recognizing competition drove radical shifts toward agility and impact-focused innovation. Lereya highlights the power of ambitious goals and radical transparency, using real-time metrics to foster accountability. The conversation reveals the risks and successes of launching multiple new products simultaneously and reflects on his personal journey with impostor syndrome, emphasizing the importance of mental models for leadership.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 48min

Announcing a brand-new podcast: “How I AI” with Claire Vo 🔥

Sahil Lavingia, CEO and founder of Gumroad, joins Claire Vo to explore the transformative impact of AI on product development. They discuss how AI tools can reduce technical debt and enhance workflows, specifically through rapid prototyping and team collaboration. Sahil shares his insights on navigating product scope while prioritizing user experience, along with strategies for engaging creatively with AI. This conversation is packed with actionable tips that can help you level up in the fast-evolving tech landscape.
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1,552 snips
Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 14min

Building a magical AI code editor used by over 1 million developers in four months: The untold story of Windsurf | Varun Mohan (co-founder & CEO)

Varun Mohan, co-founder and CEO of Windsurf, discusses the rapid rise of their AI-powered code editor, which gained over 1 million users in just four months. He reveals why they pivoted from a profitable GPU business to focus on coding assistance. The conversation delves into surprising UI improvements that boosted adoption, their bold B2B sales strategy, and how non-tech staff built custom tools to save costs. Varun predicts a future where 90% of code is AI-generated while emphasizing the growing demand for skilled engineers.
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Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 28min

Everyone’s an engineer now: Inside v0’s mission to create a hundred million builders | Guillermo Rauch (founder & CEO of Vercel, creators of v0 and Next.js)

Guillermo Rauch, the visionary founder and CEO of Vercel, discusses his mission to turn 100 million people into builders through innovative tools like V0. He explores how AI is reshaping product development, emphasizing the shift from coding to prompts. Guillermo shares tips on enhancing design taste and the rapid iteration process that can elevate product quality. He also details an impressive app build in under two hours, showcasing the efficiency of AI-driven development and the collaborative power of diverse teams in the emerging tech landscape.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 32min

OpenAI’s CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter)

Kevin Weil, the Chief Product Officer at OpenAI, shares his insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of AI. With a rich background at Twitter and Instagram, he discusses the emerging skills product managers need, like effective evaluation tests and 'vibe coding.' Kevin highlights the sustenance of chat interfaces in AI and the importance of adaptability in product development. He introduces 'model maximalism' and practical prompting techniques that enhance user interaction. His reflections on the lessons learned from the failed Libra project add depth to the conversation.

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