a16z: Cursor Focuses on Product, Not 'Digital Deity'
GavinSBaker · x · 2026-09-01
a16z partners Gavin Baker and David George discuss Cursor's product philosophy. Gavin notes that unlike other frontier labs aiming to create a 'digital deity,' Cursor focuses on building a great product. David adds that while they share a similar end-state vision, Cursor chose a more practical path to get there.
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