Cost and Token Optimization at the API Layer

Ryan sits down with Marco Palladino, CTO of Kong, to talk about the rise of AI agents and their impact on API consumption, the MCP protocol as a new standard for agents, the importance of observability and security in AI systems, and the importance for businesses and entrepreneurs to leverage opportunities in the agentic AI space now. 

Episode notes: 

Kong is an all-in-one API platform for AI and agentic workflows.

Marco previously joined the podcast in 2024. 

Connect with Marco on Twitter.

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