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The non-technical PMs guide to building with Cursor | Zevi Arnovitz (Meta)

Published 18 Jan 2026

Duration: 4512

This podcast examines how non-technical product managers can use AI tools to develop products without coding experience.

Episode Description

Zevi Arnovitz is a product manager at Meta with no technical background who has figured out how to build and ship real products using AI. His engineer...

Overview

The podcast explores how non-technical product managers can use AI tools such as Cursor, Codex, and Claude to develop products without requiring coding expertise. It explains how AI is transforming traditional technical roles, enabling non-technical individuals to take on building responsibilities by generating, reviewing, and refining code with the help of AI. The discussion covers various techniques, including AI peer reviews, using slash commands to automate workflows, and leveraging AI as a "CTO" to offer critical feedback during the development process.

The content outlines a step-by-step development process that integrates ideation, planning, execution, and documentation, all supported by AI tools. It emphasizes learning from mistakes and using AI as an educational resource to improve skills over time. Additionally, the podcast highlights how these AI-assisted workflows can be adapted for both individual projects and larger organizational settings, encouraging non-technical professionals to adopt AI as a tool to boost productivity, creativity, and effectiveness in product development.

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