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The playbook for building high talent density teams | Adam Ward, Head of Talent at Cursor

aired Aug 09, 2026 · 90.0m
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Summary

You have built and are known as someone that can build the most elite, high talent density teams. Let's start with how people do it wrong.

Why listen

It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of like, think, people, including: Let's start with how people do it wrong.

Key takeaways
  1. 01You have built and are known as someone that can build the most elite, high talent density teams
  2. 02What are some things you've learned about building incredible teams, keeping people working for you over the long term
  3. 03Adam is known in the Valley as the most effective recruiting leader at building elite high talent density teams
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