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How Anthropic builds products like Claude Code before the AI models are ready | Dianne Penn

With Lenny Rachitsky, Dianne Penn · Sunday, July 26, 2026

In this episode, Dianne Penn, head of product for Anthropic's AI research and labs teams, discusses Anthropic's journey from underdog to a leading AI company. She reveals the product strategy behind breakthrough innovations like Claude Code, the evolving role of product management in the age of AI, and the critical human skills needed to thrive amidst exponential technological change. Penn also shares insights into Anthropic's culture of experimentation, the function of its Labs team, and how the company navigates the increasing scrutiny and restrictions on frontier AI models.