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Adam Ward
PersonHeard in 3 episodes across 2 shows since Aug 2026
Adam Ward is the Head of Talent at Cursor, an AI-powered code editor. He is an expert in recruiting and building high talent density teams within the technology sector.
Episodes
3
across 2 shows
First heard
Aug 2026
Guest appearances
1
Episodes per month
Public PodLume episodes featuring it, over the last year.
3
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| Aug 2026 | 3 |
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What Adam Ward has said on podcasts
32 statements
Recruiters perform best near 90–110% capacity
“Recruiters are excellent at 90 to 110% capacity and are terrible outside of that.”
Open the episode · The playbook for building high talent density teams | Adam Ward, Head of Talent at CursorListen at 1:06
The current hiring market operates on days and weeks rather than months or years
“And now we're in days, we're in weeks. There are no months or year measures right now.”
Open the episode · The playbook for building high talent density teams | Adam Ward, Head of Talent at CursorListen at 4:15
Talent and labor are undergoing a major resettlement
“I really believe we're in this moment where there's this resettlement of talent and labor and how work gets done”
Open the episode · The playbook for building high talent density teams | Adam Ward, Head of Talent at CursorListen at 5:09
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Episodes
3 episodes featuring Adam Ward, newest first
- Aug 30, 2026
Persistent AI coworkers redraw the boundaries of knowledge workLenny's Podcast: Product | Career | GrowthAug 30, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Cursor bets product focus can outrun tech giantsThe a16z ShowAug 27, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026
Cursor talent chief outlines blueprint for building elite engineering teamsLenny's Podcast: Product | Career | GrowthAug 9, 2026Guest