In this episode of Founders Future, Laura Skinner interviews Anthony Molzahn, CEO of Devii, a company that automates the creation of GraphQL APIs for SQL databases with a single click. Anthony shares his journey from starting as a server at Red Lobster to becoming a tech entrepreneur. He explains how Devii's middleware saves developers thousands of hours by automating API development, transforming the typically laborious process into a seamless and scalable solution.
Anthony reflects on his early career in precision agriculture, where he developed automated tools for farmers to monitor crops via satellite imagery, drones, and more. It was through these projects that he recognized the potential of automating software development, especially in fragmented industries like agriculture. Fast forward to Devii's creation, where Anthony and his co-founder began building software that reduces manual coding time and enables faster project execution.
The episode also highlights Devii’s recent growth, including their $2.2 million seed raise and expansion of the team. Anthony discusses Devii’s go-to-market strategy, their goals for the next six months, and plans for scaling in industries like healthcare and financial services. He also touches on their SaaS offering, which allows users to connect and manage databases for just $49 a month.
Anthony closes the episode with advice for founders: focus on "durability" —understand your strengths, identify your weaknesses, and build a strong team to support the areas where you need growth.
