San Francisco AI Startup Cursor Noted for No-Shoes Office Policy and $29 Billion Valuation

San Francisco-based AI startup Cursor, valued at $29.3 billion and co-founded by Indian-origin MIT alumnus Aman Sanger, has gained attention for its no-shoes office policy. A photo showing shoes scattered on the office floor sparked reactions on social media, with some users comparing the practice to temple customs and others noting its prevalence among startups. Cursor, founded in 2022, is known for its AI-powered coding editor and is among several US startups adopting similar policies.