Build AI-Ready APIs

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Cohort-based Course

A Hands-On Workshop for Engineers & PMs: Design, build & deploy MCP-enabled APIs that LLMs & Agents actually use.

Previously at

Verisk
Moodys
Oracle
SmartBear
Precisely

Course overview

From API builder to AI-economy leader: Ship APIs that agents love to use

The API landscape is shifting. LLMs and AI agents are rapidly becoming critical consumers of APIs, but most existing APIs weren't designed with them in mind. Organizations shipping these APIs struggle with integration failures, poor discoverability, and miss the emerging opportunities of the agentic economy.


This intensive workshop bridges that gap in just 6 hours. You'll move from traditional API thinking to AI-first design, from basic endpoints to MCP-enabled services, from static documentation to AI-enhanced developer experiences.


You won't just learn theory—you'll build, test, and deploy a working AI-ready API prototype using the exact tools and workflows that the best API companies are adopting today. By the end, you'll have a functional MCP server MVP and the skills to transform any API into an AI-native service.


More importantly, you'll become the person who can confidently lead API initiatives in an AI-dominated future. The architect who designs systems that last. The PM who ships products that win. The executive who drives market conversations and charts a forward-thinking API roadmap. The leader who sees opportunities while others see obstacles.


BONUS: With this course, we'll be including a full year's subscription to Lenny's Newsletter, worth $200!

With it, you get full access to an impressive set of AI tools such as Replit, Lovable, Bolt, n8n, Linear, Superhuman, Granola, Perplexity, and more - yes, that's worth more than the price of the course!

Check details about the bundle included in this course: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/productpass


Please note that this course is NOT endorsed by Lenny or the community and that I'm including this bundle at my cost so that students have the tools to complete course exercises and have access to this fantastic resource.

Who is this course for

01

Software Architects & Engineers who want high-quality, scalable APIs that Agents will use long into the future.

02

Product Managers who want to stay ahead of the curve and quickly deliver API products that win in AI-dominated markets.

03

Founders & Executives who want to transform their companies and fully leverage AI & Agentic opportunities.

Prerequisites

  • Some API knowledge is required

    This is a fast-paced, hands-on course, and while you don't need to be a coder, it helps to understand API & AI basics.

What you’ll get out of this course

Design & Deploy a Mock API for Market Validation

Create a standards-based OpenAPI spec and deploy a fully functional mock API in under 60 minutes. You'll use AI tools to accelerate design and build an MVP with Replit that you can immediately share with stakeholders for feedback.

Build Your First AI-Generated API MVP

Transform your validated spec into working code using AI codegen tools. You'll deploy a functional API prototype, implement basic testing strategies, and understand how to evolve it toward production—all in a fraction of traditional development time.

Create Professional API Documentation That Developers Love & Agents Can Read

Generate comprehensive docs from your OpenAPI spec with AI-powered features, keeping the human-in-the-loop . You'll see examples of smart search, interactive demos, and learn how great documentation accelerates adoption and reduces support burden.

Deploy & Monitor Your API Like a Pro

Set up your API behind a cloud API Gateway for security and rate limiting. You'll configure analytics to track usage patterns, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven decisions about feature prioritization.

Ship Your First MCP Server to Production

Build an MCP server from your OpenAPI spec, test it locally with an LLM, and deploy it to a global MCP registry. You'll make your API discoverable and usable by AI agents, joining the early wave of MCP-enabled services.

Create an AI-Ready Roadmap for Your Organization

Develop a concrete plan to evolve your existing APIs for the agent economy. You'll leave with a prioritized roadmap, assessment checklist, and presentation materials to lead the AI-API conversation with your team and executives.

What’s included

Emmanuel Paraskakis

Live sessions

Learn directly from Emmanuel Paraskakis in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

3 live sessions • 18 lessons

Week 1

Sep 13—Sep 14

    Module 1

    • Sep

      13

      Session 1

      Sat 9/134:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
    9 more items

    Module 2

    • Sep

      14

      Session 2

      Sun 9/144:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
    9 more items

Post-course

    Sep

    16

    Optional: Office Hours

    Tue 9/164:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
    Optional

What people are saying

        Excellent course with a very knowledgeable instructor. Emmanuel managed to break down the API principles for product development into simple terms that were easy to understand. We had some engaging conversations in class which was also beneficial.
Pam

Pam

VP, TS Investments
        This course is incredibly practical! Emmanuel brings deep API expertise to life through real-world examples. His teaching style makes complex API concepts accessible while still covering everything PMs need to succeed in this space.
David

David

Product Manager, Axos Bank
        Emmanuel is the best. Highlight of this Mastery course was the excellent way Emmanuel took us through designing an API and using popular tools including AI for creating and verifying the generated API. A must for anyone curious to know everything about APIs.
Balaji

Balaji

Sr Director, Composio.dev
        Emmanuel does an excellent job of blending core fundamentals and emerging opportunities with his wealth of experience. I learned more than I originally had intended, and look forward to each class session.
Zach

Zach

Learning Engineer, Ed Plus (innovation lab at ASU)
        Very practical and interactive course! A lot of information, Emmanuele. It is great to explain end-to-end API development from a PM perspective to you. It is also great to see the early adoption of LLM in this sector.
Mirco

Mirco

Digital Product Manager, AECOM
        Rich and comprehensive curriculum covering everything you need to know about the science and art of API product management! Well presented and taught by Emmanuel! I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of product management for APIs.
Nabyl

Nabyl

Enterprise Products API Lead, Bloomberg

Meet your instructor

Emmanuel Paraskakis

Emmanuel Paraskakis

API PM Executive | 15+ Years, VP-Level Experience

I’m Emmanuel, an entrepreneur, product management executive, and consultant at Level 250 with over 15 years of experience shaping API products.

I’ve led large API programs in fintech for VeriskMoody’s, and Precisely, and served as VP of Product for some of the world’s most influential API tools—like API Blueprint at Apiary (550,000+ APIs), Oracle’s first Cloud-Native API Gateway, and Swagger at SmartBear (750,000+ APIs).

Over the years, I’ve consulted with everyone from Fortune 500 CEOs to startup founders, engaging with thousands of API providers and consumers to help them build winning products and exceptional developer experiences.

My passion is to make APIs more impactful and developer-friendly, which is why I created Build AI-Ready APIs: A Hands-On Workshop for Engineers and PMs: to share my lessons learned and help Product Managers fast-track their careers.

Join me to gain practical insights, avoid common pitfalls, and learn how to deliver API Products that enable great user experiences—without repeating the mistakes I’ve already made along the way.

Students Enrolled From:

Salesforce
FedEx
Bloomberg
Reuters
Fiserv

Career highlights

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Build AI-Ready APIs

Cohort 1

$799

Dates

Sep 13—14, 2025

Payment Deadline

Sep 13, 2025

Cohort 2

$799

Dates

Sep 18—19, 2025

Payment Deadline

Sep 17, 2025

Cohort 3

$799

Dates

Oct 25—26, 2025

Payment Deadline

Oct 24, 2025
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Course schedule

6 hours/weekend

  • Saturday & Sunday

    12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

    This will be a weekend Cohort. Look for future weekday Cohorts.

  • Sep 13, 2025

    12pm EDT

    3 Hours, 9 Hands-on lessons

    Artifacts:

    • Professional OpenAPI spec + deployed mock API for validation
    • Working API MVP with generated code, deployed and accessible
    • Professional API documentation with AI-enhanced features
  • Sep 14, 2025

    3 Hours, 9 Hands-on lessons

    Artifacts:

    • Production-ready API Gateway setup with real-time analytics dashboard
    • Functional MCP server deployed to registry, accessible by AI agents
    • Complete API transformation roadmap + executive presentation materials
  • Sep 16, 2025: Office Hours

    12pm EDT

    Time for Q&A/AMA with Instructor

Build AI-Ready APIs with MCP

Build AI-Ready APIs with MCP

Recognize MCP’s Importance for API Providers

Identify how Model Context Protocol enhances API integration with AI Agents & LLMs.

Discover the Current State of MCP

Examine the latest developments and applications of MCP in the industry.

Generate an MCP Server from OpenAPI Specs

Learn to create an MCP server using your existing OpenAPI specifications.

Incorporate MCP into Your API Roadmap

Define steps to integrate MCP into your API development plans.

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Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

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Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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A pattern of wavy dots

Join an upcoming cohort

Build AI-Ready APIs

Cohort 1

$799

Dates

Sep 13—14, 2025

Payment Deadline

Sep 13, 2025

Cohort 2

$799

Dates

Sep 18—19, 2025

Payment Deadline

Sep 17, 2025

Cohort 3

$799

Dates

Oct 25—26, 2025

Payment Deadline

Oct 24, 2025
Get reimbursed

$799

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