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Replit’s Amjad Masad on the Cursor deal, fighting Apple, and why he’d rather not sell
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At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco, Replit CEO Amjad Masad tackled pressing industry questions, including the rumored acquisition of rival Cursor by SpaceX for $60 billion. The conversation illuminated Masad's perspective on the competitive landscape and his commitment to Replit's mission. Rather than pursuing a sale, he emphasized the importance of innovation and the potential for Replit to shape the future of coding and collaboration. This discussion not only showcased his confidence but also highlighted the evolving dynamics within the tech ecosystem.
At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is asking right now: in a world where rival Cursor is reportedly in talks to be acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion, is Replit also bound to sell?
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