AI startup Cursor has a no-shoes office policy. They're not the sole company doing it.

A Cursor employee said the startup's San Francisco offices have a no-shoes policy.

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• An employee at Cursor said on X that the company's San Francisco offices have a no-shoes policy.
• Some startup leaders agreed with the approach, while others brought up potential odor issues.
• Ben Lang assured skeptical minds that shoe covers and slippers are available at Cursor's entrance.

If you want to get your foot in the door at these startups, take your shoes off.