Why APIs Are Still Broken in 2025 - Agentic Dev with Speakeasy | Episode #101

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

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Speakeasy Website
• Simon Yu on LinkedIn
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