Build AI-Ready APIs
Emmanuel Paraskakis
15+ years in APIs | Product Consultant for AI-Forward Companies | 3x VP PM
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.
What you’ll learn
A Hands-On Workshop for Engineers & PMs: Design, build & deploy MCP-enabled APIs that LLMs & Agents actually use.
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.
Transform your validated spec into working code using AI codegen tools.
You'll deploy a functional API prototype and implement basic testing strategies.
Understand how to evolve it toward production - all in a fraction of traditional development time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You'll be confident enough to lead the AI-API conversation with your team and executives.
Who this course is for
Software Architects & Engineers who want high-quality, scalable APIs that Agents will use long into the future.
Product Managers who want to stay ahead of the curve and quickly deliver API products that win in AI-dominated markets.
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 HTTP basics or to have shipped an API.
If you need to brush up on your API skills:
Consider taking API Fundamentals for Product Managers first: https://maven.com/emmanuel/api-pm-fundamentals
Little or no AI experience is expected
We'll walk you through building with LLMs and AI Codegen tools, even if you've never used them before.
What's included
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.
Syllabus
3 live sessions • 18 lessons
Week 1
Oct
25
Session 1
Sat 10/254:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)Oct
26
Session 2
Sun 10/264:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Module 1
Module 2
Post-course
Oct
28
Optional: Office Hours
Featured lesson
12 Things Every API Product Needs to Be Agent-Ready
Define Your 2026 API Roadmap
80% of your API Product Roadmap should be getting ready for AI/Agents. Learn the 12 essentials you need to cover.
Understand How To Get Started with MCP
Model Context Protocol lets Agents and LLMs "see" your APIs. Find out why you need to get started today.
Prioritize Design Changes to Your API Product
MCP lets Agents "see" your APIs. We'll explore what you need to do to optimize them so that they are actually usable.
Prepare Your Infrastructure for AI Agents
You'll determine the improvements you need to make to embrace the incoming agent wave and embrace new opportunities.
Schedule
Live sessions
6-7 hrs / week
Sat, Oct 25
4:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Sun, Oct 26
4:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Tue, Oct 28
4:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Projects
Async content
Success stories
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
Enterprise Products API Lead, Bloomberg
Frequently asked questions
$799
USD
3 cohorts