In this engaging conversation, Derric Gilling, CEO of Moesif, and Kin Lane, the API Evangelist, explore the challenges and opportunities of API monetization and productization in today’s enterprise world. Kin shares insights on rising API costs, the shift toward efficiency, and the balance between openness and control—especially in an AI-driven landscape.

With a no-nonsense take on API fundamentals, he emphasizes that while technology evolves, strong governance, analytics, and business alignment remain key. Whether you’re scaling an API program or refining your strategy, this discussion is packed with practical insights you won’t want to miss.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

00:34 - Productizing and Monetizing APIs in Enterprise Environments

04:50 - How To Drive Efficiency

07:42 - Value Exchange Vs. Monetization

11:45 - Key Challenges Faced When Deploying A New Public API

16:17 - AI’s Impact With Monetization And Closed API Programs

19:20 - Current Day API Product Managers

20:52 - What Is Next With APIs

24:55 - Closing Thoughts