This week, Lenny's Podcast examined the mechanics of building teams where every member operates at an elite level. Adam Ward, Head of Talent at Cursor, walks through the practical frameworks behind talent density—how to hire for it, structure roles around it, and maintain it as a team scales. The episode explores a central tension in tech: the pressure to grow quickly versus the discipline required to keep standards uncompromising.
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