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Master MCP Essentials for PMs

Hosted by Emmanuel Paraskakis

Wed, Jan 21, 2026

5:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)

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Build AI-Ready APIs
Emmanuel Paraskakis
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What you'll learn

Explain MCP in plain PM language

Understand clients/servers, tools/resources, and how MCP lets agents and LLMs "see" your data.

Spot product bets MCP unlocks

Map MCP to agents and connected apps, API strategy, and what it enables for ChatGPT experiences and Store-ready apps.

Assess spec maturity and risks

Know what’s stable vs evolving, plus auth, security, and how governance is shaping the protocol.

Try MCP inside an LLM (hands-on)

Add a remote MCP server, and run a few tool calls end-to-end, so you can brainstorm product ideas for the future.

Where to find the best next resources

Leave with the key docs, links, resources, and communities to follow as MCP evolves in 2026.

Why this topic matters

MCP is emerging as the standard way AI apps connect to real tools and data, like APIs for agents. For PMs, it unlocks connected ChatGPT experiences and a path to store-ready apps, while reducing one-off integrations. In this lesson, you’ll learn what MCP is, where the spec is today, and how to try it in ChatGPT. You'll understand the state of the MCP spec and potential pitfalls to look out for.

You'll learn from

Emmanuel Paraskakis

Founder, Level 250 | 3x VP, API Product

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 Verisk, Moody’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.

Previously at

Verisk
Moodys
Oracle
SmartBear
Precisely

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