The non-technical PM’s guide to building with Cursor | Zevi Arnovitz (Meta)

Zevi Arnowitz, a young product manager at Meta, discusses his journey as a non-technical individual who has successfully utilized AI tools to build and manage products. He recalls being intimidated by coding but found empowerment through AI technologies like Cursor and Claude to transform his product management approach. Zevi emphasizes the emergence of AI as a means for non-technical people to become creators and innovators, suggesting that everyone will soon have the ability to build their own applications.

Throughout the episode, he reveals his structured workflow that allows for efficient idea exploration, planning, implementation, and reviewing code, despite his limited technical background. This includes processes like creating prompts that operate as commands within Cursor to enhance productivity and the ability to execute code without needing deep programming knowledge. He provides examples of how he captures issues quickly, explores ideas, and generates plans using AI, leading to successful product iterations.

Zevi also stresses the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, asserting that now is an ideal time for aspiring builders to dive in and start creating. He encourages leveraging available resources, particularly AI tools, to overcome challenges and emphasizes the value of collaboration. The episode concludes with Zevi sharing reflections on personal experiences, the lessons learned from failures, and how aspiring PMs can harness AI effectively in their careers.