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<p>When four MIT grads decided to build a code editor while everyone else was building AI agents, they created the fastest-growing developer tool ever built. </p><p>Cursor CEO Michael Truell joins a16z’s Martin Casado to discuss the deliberate constraints that led to breakthroughs: why they rejected the "democratization" narrative to focus on power users, how their 2-day work trials test for agency over credentials, and the strategic decision to own the editor when conventional wisdom said it was impossible.</p><p> </p><p>Resources:</p><p>Follow Michael on X: <a href="https://x.com/mntruell">https://x.com/mntruell</a></p><p> </p><p>Stay Updated: </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!</p><p>Find a16z on X: <a href="https://x.com/a16z">https://x.com/a16z</a></p><p>Find a16z on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z">https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z</a></p><p>Listen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: <a href="https:...