Welcome, innovators.

There’s coding, and then there’s coding with AI.

Non-coders no longer have to sit on the sidelines and watch. Instead, they can use Cursor, an AI code editor, that’s designed for speed, efficiency, and accuracy.

We talk more about Cursor below…

In today’s newsletter:

• Today’s must-read stories 📰

• Choose Cursor for AI code editing

• Prompt of the day ✍️

Today’s must-read stories 📰 

CEOs using gen AI for strategic planning 🧑‍💼

Generative AI can help small companies identify overlooked challenges and opportunities in strategic planning, though its reliance on historical data highlights the need for managers to use it as a tool to augment, not replace, their decision-making.

Ren Systems raises $3.5M to advance AI use 💰

Ren Systems raised $3.5M to scale its AI-powered relationship intelligence technology, designed for personalized dealmaking by automating research and outreach, with plans to integrate into ZoomInfo Copilot 

ServiceNow CEO explains the use of AI agents 🤖

ServiceNow Chairman and CEO Bill McDermott talks about AI adoption, with a focus on how AI agents work with each other and humans.

Together with Warp

Warp: Payroll and Compliance for Startup Founders

Steve Jobs is quoted as saying, “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” There are dozens — hundreds, maybe — of payroll providers to choose from. So why would a startup attempt to build another?

Simple. Every other payroll solution out there aims to compete with features, instead of actively simplifying workload for the customer. Traditional payroll software has users paying for 50 features they won’t use and fails to do the basics (such as paying people and staying compliant with different state tax agencies) well.

Warp has said no to all the superfluous features that other software providers are focused on, and instead opts for a dead-simple interface that allows startups to get in, do the thing, and get out. 

• With Warp, you can process payroll in seconds, onboard new employees in minutes, and pay contractors with the click of a button. 

• Warp also puts state-tax compliance and other filings such as FinCEN BOI on autopilot, so founders and startups can focus on more consequential things.

Startups should spend more time in Notion and less time on the phone with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. 

Get started now with Warp and get a $1,000 Amazon gift card when you run payroll.

AI Artwork 🖼️ 

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• DataCamp: Learn data science and AI online at your own pace.

• IBM Skills Network: An online platform to help employers upskill their employees in the areas of AI, machine learning, and more.

• Google AI Essentials: Learn how to use generative AI to speed up daily tasks, make more informed decisions, and develop new ideas and content.

AI tools 🔨 

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• Persana: AI-powered prospecting. 

• EverLearns: Generate an online course in five minutes.

• Videotok: Create viral videos for faceless channels with AI.

Together with Deepgram

Tech Workshop: Build a Voice AI Agent with Deepgram & Groq

Ready to write the code to build your own voice AI agent? Then this workshop is for you!

Our experts will guide you through each step and complex challenges in AI agent development like interruption handling, end-of-speech prediction, and low-latency function calling.

Plus, receive:

• $1,000 Deepgram API credits

• Access to a community of voice AI builders

Sign up before it's too late! Get 20% off with code: DV20

📆 September 20 @ 9AM-12PM PT

Choose Cursor for AI code editing

Developers are constantly seeking tools that can streamline their workflow while maintaining accuracy and security. 

Cursor AI is designed to meet these demands by offering an AI-powered code editor that enhances productivity through intelligent suggestions and seamless integration with existing tools like VSCode.

Key takeaways

• Cursor AI improves coding efficiency: It speeds up development by providing intelligent code suggestions and multi-line edits.

• Seamless integration: The platform integrates with VSCode, supporting extensions, themes, and keybindings for easy adoption.

• Security-focused design: Cursor offers strong privacy options, including SOC 2 certification, making it a top-of-the-line solution for sensitive projects.

Our thoughts

AI-powered tools like Cursor are transforming the way developers code by offering not just speed but deeper insights into codebases through real-time feedback and intelligent predictions. 

Prompt of the day ✍️ 

{"prompt":"Develop a tailored Landing Page aligned with the user's individual needs, drawing insights from the supplied reference materials. Initiate interaction with the user to obtain essential specifics and resolve any ambiguities. Iteratively refine the Landing Page through consistent evaluations using the given evaluationRubric and gather user input to ensure the end product aligns with the users expectations.}

You can find the prompt in its entirety here.