Lenny's Podcast

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

This episode explores the future of software development and the role of AI in revolutionizing the process. Against the backdrop of existing code-based programming, the conversation introduces Cursor, an AI-powered code editor aiming to shift the paradigm towards intent-based development. More significantly, the discus...

Inside monday.com’s transformation: Radical transparency, impact over output, & the path to $1B ARR

Building a magical AI code editor used by over 1m developers in 4 months: Inside Windsurf

Everyone’s an engineer now: Inside v0’s mission to create 100 million builders | Guillermo Rauch

In this interview podcast, Lenny interviews Guillermo Rauch, the founder and CEO of Vercel, about v0, an AI website building tool, and how AI is changing product development. Guillermo discusses v0's origins, its scale, and the community aspect of users sharing and building upon each other's creations. He shares insigh...

OpenAI’s CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil

In this episode of the Lenny's Podcast, host Lenny Rachitsky interviews Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer at OpenAI, about the inner workings of OpenAI, the implications of AI on product development, and the future of AI. Weil shares insights on OpenAI's rapid pace of innovation, the importance of "evals" in AI product...

Become a better communicator: Specific frameworks to improve your clarity, influence, and impact

A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up")

How to win in the AI era: Ship weekly, embrace technical debt, ruthlessly cut scope, and more

Superhuman's secret to success | Rahul Vohra (CEO and founder)

The hidden power of introverts: How to thrive without changing who you are | Susan Cain

Zero to ~$40M ARR: How Bolt's pivot changed AI product development forever | Eric Simons (CEO)

Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (CEO and co-founder)

This episode explores the rapid growth and innovative approach of Lovable, an AI-powered software engineering platform. Against the backdrop of Lovable's astonishing success—reaching 10 million ARR in just two months with a team of only 15 people—the conversation delves into its core functionality: enabling users to c...

Notion's lost years, near collapse during COVID, staying small to move fast, building horizontal

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny interviews Ivan Zhao, the co-founder and CEO of Notion, about his journey building the company. Ivan shares insights into Notion's early "lost years," the importance of balancing vision with user needs, and the company's lean approach to growth. He discusses the pivotal moment ...

Matt Mullenweg on the future of open source and why he’s taking a stand

Matt Mullenweg, co-creator of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, discusses the origins of WordPress, open source philosophy, and recent drama surrounding trademark disputes with WP Engine. Mullenweg emphasizes the importance of open source for ensuring freedom in a software-controlled world, contrasting it with "fake ope...

An inside look at X’s Community Notes | Keith Coleman & Jay Baxter

How to find work you love | Bob Moesta (Jobs-to-be-Done co-creator, author of "Job Moves”)

A founder’s guide to crisis management | Uri Levine (Waze co-founder, serial entrepreneur)

OpenAI researcher on why soft skills are the future of work | Karina Nguyen

Tobi Lütke's leadership playbook: First principles, infinite games, and maximizing human potential

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny Rachitsky interviews Tobi Lütke, the CEO of Shopify, diving into Lütke's unique approaches to business, product development, and leadership. The conversation explores Lütke's "Tobii Tornado" concept of rapid change management, his emphasis on maximizing human potential through ...

Linear’s secret to building beloved B2B products | Nan Yu (Head of Product)

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny interviews Nan Yu, Head of Product at Linear, about Linear's approach to product development and company culture. Nan shares insights into Linear's emphasis on speed without sacrificing quality, prioritizing the IC (individual contributor) experience over middle management requ...