The Data Exchange with Ben Lorica

From Human-Readable to Machine-Usable: The New API Stack

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Jul 17, 2025
Sagar Batchu, CEO of Speakeasy, dives into the revolution in API development, emphasizing the shift as AI agents become primary users. He discusses 'vibe coding' for creating adaptable APIs and the challenges of managing multiple APIs. The conversation touches on enhancing AI integration and the significance of tools like Speakeasy in simplifying API interactions. Batchu highlights the importance of multi-cloud platforms and robust security measures, alongside innovations in user experience designed for both technical and non-technical users.
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INSIGHT

APIs Need Better Quality

  • Building and maintaining APIs well is a hard and underrated problem that companies face today.
  • AI agents becoming primary consumers of APIs is a major driver for improving API experiences.
INSIGHT

APIs Empower AI Agents

  • AI needs access to real data through APIs to be truly useful beyond just smart models.
  • APIs are the vital link between AI and enterprise data/services.
ADVICE

Build and Host MCP Servers

  • Use Speakeasy to build, curate, and host your MCP server easily and securely.
  • This lets you provide official, reliable MCP endpoints with good practices like rate limiting and auth.
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