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Tech LoungeCraft exceptional API experiences with Speakeasy.I speak with Sagar Batchu about Speakeasy, the platform for crafting API experiences from simple definition files, including exposing them as MCP servers.The AI writing tool with unparalleled story smartsSudowrite is an AI-powered writing assistant that helps you brainstorm, outline, and write your stories.
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2025-09-1830 min
Request // ResponseSmithery Co-founders | Henry Mao (fmr Jenni AI) & Anirudh Kamath | Building AI-native services with MCP, developer distribution challenges & the future of agent toolingIn this episode of Request Response, I sit down with Henry and Anirudh, co-founders of Smithery, the easiest place to build, deploy, and discover MCP servers.We dive into how Henry and Anirudh went from building custom chatbots for specific use cases to creating infrastructure that makes MCP development accessible to any developer. We explore the fascinating world of Model Context Protocol—from its potential to revolutionize how AI agents interact with external systems to the practical challenges of building reliable, production-ready MCP servers that enterprises actually trust.Henry and Anirudh share their vi...
2025-09-0431 minRequest // ResponseScott Dietzen (CEO, Augment Code) | Context engineering & enterprise-scale AI codingIn this episode of Request Response, I sit down with Scott Dietzen, CEO of Augment Code and former CEO of Pure Storage. We dive into why context selection has become more critical than prompt engineering, and how his team solved the fundamental challenge of giving AI agents just the right amount of codebase context to be effective without being overwhelmed. If you're working with large codebases, building developer tools, or wondering how AI coding assistance scales beyond startup-sized projects, this episode is a must listen. Show Notes[00:00:53] – From machine learning PhD to...
2025-08-0125 minRequest // ResponseAI-friendly API design buy vs. build, and scaling DevEx | Tom Hacohen (CEO & Founder, Svix)In this episode of Request Response, I sat down with Tom Hacohen, founder and CEO of Swix, the Webhooks-as-a-Service platform. Tom shares the origin story of Swix—which started as a side project to escape the pain of webhook maintenance—and how it’s grown into essential infrastructure for API-first companies. We dive into why great developer experience means solving actual problems and how AI will reshape API design—from brittle CRUD endpoints to high-level abstractions agents can reason over. If you're building APIs, AI infrastructure, or just tired of rewriting webhook engines, this epi...
2025-07-2230 min
The Data Exchange with Ben LoricaFrom Human-Readable to Machine-Usable: The New API StackSagar Batchu, CEO of Speakeasy, joins the podcast to discuss the critical shift in API development as AI agents become primary consumers.Subscribe to the Gradient Flow Newsletter 📩 https://gradientflow.substack.com/Subscribe: Apple · Spotify · Overcast · Pocket Casts · AntennaPod · Podcast Addict · Amazon · RSS.Detailed show notes - with links to many references - can be found on...
2025-07-1738 minRequest // ResponseAI's impact on API integration patterns and building frictionless developer experiences | Anuj Jhunjhunwala (Director of Product, Merge)In this episode of Request // Response, I sit down with Anuj Jhunjhunwala, who leads product and design at Merge. We talk about how Merge is transforming integration pain into product velocity with their unified API approach. Anuj shares how his team helps developers avoid the complexity of maintaining dozens of APIs, and we explore the rising strategic importance of integrations in AI-driven products. We also dive into what great developer experience really looks like and how AI is reshaping expectations around API design and usability.Show Notes[02:30] – The pain of building and maintaining cu...
2025-06-1820 minRequest // ResponseOvercoming barriers to mobile dev, smoothing DevEx, and AI-driven coding shifts | Charlie Cheever (CEO, Expo)In this episode of Request // Response, I sit down with Charlie Cheever, CEO of Expo and co-founder of Quora, to unpack the evolution of mobile app development and how developer experience is adapting in an AI-assisted world. Charlie shares stories from scaling Quora's mobile presence, his frustrations with App Store complexity, and how Expo is aiming to make app development as smooth as deploying a website.From React Native to GraphQL to vibe coding, Charlie breaks down the current gaps in frontend-backend integration and offers a wishlist for what a truly great developer experience could l...
2025-05-2017 minRequest // ResponseMultimodal automation, API democratization, and the evolution of tool calling | Sinan Eren (CEO & co-founder Opnova)I sat down with Sinan Eren, co-founder and CEO of Opnova. Opnova is building AI-powered automation for enterprises—specifically targeting companies that rely on legacy systems and lack modern APIs. We talked about how automation can thrive even in systems that don't have APIs and discussed the challenges and opportunities of automating workflows in regulated, legacy environments. We explored how modern tools like RPA, LLMs, and new standards like MCP are changing the game.From the rise of browser-based automation to the long-term vision of API-first ecosystems, we touched on the transitional tech that was br...
2025-04-2916 min
Dev InterruptedThe Shift to Agent-Driven API Consumption | Speakeasy’s Sagar BatchuThink building killer APIs like Stripe or Twilio is purely a technical feat? Think again.This week, we dive into why crafting successful APIs is fundamentally an organizational challenge, demanding internal excellence long before code is deployed. Sagar Batchu, co-founder and CEO of Speakeasy, joins us to unpack the crucial role of ownership, design principles, and why even internal APIs benefit from treating them like first-class products. Discover how Conway's Law dictates your API's fate and why achieving that coveted developer experience starts with your company's structure.Getting these foundations right is more critical than...
2025-04-2241 minRequest // ResponseAnthropic MCP, GraphQL vs REST, and API strategies for LLM dev tools | Ken Rose (CTO & co-founder OpsLevel)Ken Rose is the CTO and co-founder of OpsLevel.Ken shares the founding journey of OpsLevel and lessons from his time at PagerDuty and Shopify. We debate GraphQL vs REST, API metrics that matter, and how LLMs and agentic workflows could reshape developer productivity. Listen OnApple Podcasts | SpotifySubscribe to Request // ResponseIf you enjoyed this podcast, you can be the first to hear about new episodes by signing up at https://speakeasy.com/post/request-response-ken-roseShow Notes[00:01:08] What OpsLevel does and...
2025-04-1028 minRequest // ResponseAPI design ergonomics, coding on airplanes, and the true signal of good DevEx | Robert Ross (CEO FireHydrant)Robert Ross (@BobbyTables) is the CEO of FireHydrant. We discuss the journey of building FireHydrant, the evolution of API design, and the impact of gRPC and REST on developer experience. We also talked about the role of LLMs in API design, the shift towards data consumption trends in enterprises, and how great developer experience is measured by a simple litmus test.Listen OnApple Podcasts | SpotifySubscribe to Request // ResponseIf you enjoyed this podcast, you can be the first to hear about new episodes by signing...
2025-03-1926 minRequest // ResponseSeparating deployment from release, API-first development, and the future of developer experience | John Kodumal (co-founder & fmr CTO LaunchDarkly)On the first episode of Request // Response, I speak with John Kodumal, co-founder and former CTO of LaunchDarkly.We discussed how LaunchDarkly used feature flags to separate deployment from release, offering fine-grained control for safer rollouts and experimentation.LaunchDarkly was an early adopter of server-sent events, and was a pioneer of the technology even before LLMs.Tune in to hear our thoughts on the changing demands and expectations for APIs and developer experience in light of agentic era of APIs.Listen onApple Podcasts | Spotify...
2025-03-1226 min
Engineering Culture by InfoQEngineering Culture and the API Revolution: A Conversation with Sagar BatchuThis is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences.
In this podcast, Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Sagar Batchu about building engineering teams in different environments, the transition from individual contributor to leadership roles, the importance of culture and autonomy in organizations, and the implications of AI agents on the future of APIs.
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2025-03-1122 min
Modern CTOBridging Cultures in Remote Tech Teams with Sagar Batchu from Speakeasy and Mark Martin from SolarWinds
2024-11-1134 min
Modern CTOSimplifying & Revolutionizing APIs with Sagar Batchu, Co-Founder & CEO at SpeakeasyToday, we’re talking to Sagar Batchu, Co-Founder and CEO at Speakeasy. We discuss how Sagar is building a revolutionary API platform, his hiring strategies for startups, and the future of AI in API integration.All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Speakeasy, check out their website here: https://www.speakeasy.com/Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.
2024-10-2138 min
Scaling DevToolsSagar Batchu - co-founder of SpeakeasySagar is the CEO and co-founder of Speakeasy - an API tooling platform. We talk about the journey of Speakeasy. The challenges of startup life. How they developed the product and how they work with influencers in a surprising way.Building relationships with influencers can significantly enhance product development.Importance of listening to customersFine line between product and consultingThe role of documentation in user experienceBeing responsive to customer needs builds long-term relationships.The startup journey requires patience and adaptability.Links:Sagar Batchu Speakeasy https://www.speakeasy.com/Check out the Enterprise Ready Conf from WorkOS h...
2024-10-0455 min
Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech LeadersS10 E1: Sagar Batchu, SpeakeasySagar Batchu was born in Sacramento, but moved to Bangalore after a decade. He has always been interested in how things work, and majored in Physic at his University. Towards the end of his studies, he crammed in a ton of CS classes and fell in love with the craft. He's worked on firmware, enterprise software, and eventually went to LiveRamp, building new experiences for them. Outside of tech, he loves pickleball, enjoys growing coffee and loves readying about historical events.In his past, Sagar and his team took on API initiative to invest in internal API...
2024-09-0326 min
Hackers Archives - Software Engineering DailySDKs for your API with Sagar BatchuAPIs are ubiquitous and critical to building modern software, and developers must frequently develop custom APIs to streamline user access to their services.
However, making an API that provides a great developer experience can be a time-consuming endeavor. As a result, API teams often leave the final mile of integration up to their users.
Speakeasy aims to provide a product and a pipeline that makes it easy to create and consume any API.
Sagar Batchu is the co-founder and CEO of Speakeasy and he joins us in this episode.
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2023-08-0137 min
Software Engineering DailySDKs for your API with Sagar BatchuNearly all developers are interested in developing APIs to streamline the connection process for other companies to their services. APIs are ubiquitous and critical to building modern software. However, making an API that provides a great developer experience can be a time-consuming endeavor. As a result, API teams often leave the “final” mile of integration on the shoulders of the users. Speakeasy, a budding startup, aims to provide a product and a pipeline that makes it easy to create and consume any API.Sagar Batchu is the Co-foudner and CEO of Speakeasy and he joins us in this...
2023-08-0137 minSoftware Engineering DailySDKs for your API with Sagar BatchuNearly all developers are interested in developing APIs to streamline the connection process for other companies to their services. APIs are ubiquitous and critical to building modern software. However, making an API that provides a great developer experience can be a time-consuming endeavor. As a result, API teams often leave the “final” mile of integration on the shoulders of the users. Speakeasy, a budding startup, aims to provide a product and a pipeline that makes it easy to create and consume any API.Sagar Batchu is the Co-foudner and CEO of Speakeasy and he joins us in this...
2023-08-0136 min
APIs You Won't HateCreating world-class API devX with Sagar Batchu from SpeakeasySagar Batchujoin speakeasy slackSpeakeasy - SDKs for your API https://speakeasyapi.devjoin betasdks as runtimes - terraformopenapi for chatgptOSSopenapi validatortemplating engineAI release - clippy for your OpenAPI Spec
2023-07-0134 min
Engineering FoundersDeveloper experience & building a developer-first company w/ Sagar Batchu @ SpeakeasyWe talk with Sagar Batchu (Co-Founder @ Speakeasy) about his transition from engineering leader to founder, what it means to be a devex company, how he navigated finding a co-founder, and more! Co-hosted by Emma Tang & Roger Luo @ ELC Angels, we also cover shipping a product before funding and the ensuing pivots, building a developer-led startup, and attracting top talent for early-day hires.ABOUT SAGAR BATCHUSagar (@sagar_batchu) is a hands-on engineer leader focused on developer and data infrastructure. Previously he was Director of Engineering at LiveRamp. As the first engineering hire for LiveRamp in...
2022-12-0839 min