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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
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 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 min
The Way of Product with Caden Damiano#137 Rethinking API Development: Handling Legacy Hurdles and Building an Agent-Based Future w/ Sagar Bachu, CEO and Co-Founder of SpeakeasyHey Listener!In this episode, we’re hanging out with Sagar Batchu, the guy behind Speakeasy, who’s doing groundbreaking stuff in the world of APIs and AI. Sagar’s journey from physics to tech is packed with insights into how we can all use APIs and AI to make life a little easier for product teams. Connect with Sagar on Linkedin.Listen now on Apple and SpotifyWith his background in developer tools from his time at LiveRamp, Sagar knows the drill for streamlining processes. His compan...
2025-03-3136 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...
2023-08-0136 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...
2023-08-0137 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