APIs power the modern internet—but they're still a pain to work with. In this episode, I sit down with Simon Yu, Co-founder of Speakeasy, to explore how they're transforming API development. From automated SDKs and Terraform providers to agent-ready MCP servers, Speakeasy is redefining how APIs are built, shared, and consumed. We also delve into how AI fits into the future of developer tooling and agentic workflows.
🔍 In This Episode:
- The persistent challenges in API development
- Simon Yu's journey from consulting to co-founding Speakeasy
- The evolution of Speakeasy's vision and mission
- How Speakeasy automates SDKs and infrastructure provisioning
- The role of AI in modern API ecosystems
- Preparing APIs for agentic workflows and MCP servers
- Real-world examples and lessons from industry leaders like Stripe and Flexport
- Speakeasy's roadmap and what's next for the platform
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