Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders S11 E9: Buchi Reddy, Levo.ai
Jul 22, 2025
Buchi Reddy, Founder and CEO of Levo.ai, shares his dynamic journey from a farming family in south India to the tech landscape of Silicon Valley. He explores the critical gap in API testing he discovered while working at Traceable, which inspired him to create an automated solution for enterprises. Buchi discusses the rise of API vulnerabilities and the necessity of proactive security measures, emphasizing the balance between innovation and customer needs. His insights on team dynamics and the importance of listening make for an inspirational listen for entrepreneurs.
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Origin of Levo.ai
- Buchi Reddy discovered a market gap where enterprises weren't properly testing APIs before production.
- This insight led to founding Levo.ai, focusing on automated API security testing.
MSP Over MVP for Startups
- Defining a realistic product scope is crucial for enterprise-grade startups.
- They followed a minimal sellable product (MSP) approach to balance features and delivery.
Roadmap Driven by Customers
- Use customer feedback to guide your product roadmap.
- Prioritize features and integrations based on customer demand to unlock sales opportunities.