Replit’s Amjad Masad on the Cursor deal, fighting Apple, and why he’d rather not sell
In a recent interview, Replit CEO Amjad Masad discussed the company's strategy following the acquisition of the AI-native IDE, Cursor. Masad also commented on the challenges of developing on Apple's platforms and reiterated his intention to keep Replit independent rather than pursuing a sale.
MY TAKE
Masad's perspective offers a glimpse into the high-stakes game of building developer platforms today. The tension between building innovative tools and navigating the walled gardens of major tech giants is a reality for many startups in this space.
Replit’s Amjad Masad on the Cursor deal, fighting Apple, and why he’d rather not sell" from TechCrunch (https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/01/replits-amjad-masad-on-the-cursor-deal-fighting-apple-and-why-hed-rather-not-sell/) [Fri, 01 May 2026 23:06:50 +0000]