Our recent CIO survey with Oxford Economics contained a few takeaways that stood out to me: most companies are using API-first strategies, and those most committed to this concept report faster innovation and greater value from business partnerships. Even so, the survey indicates that a healthy minority of enterprises still think of APIs in integration-first terms. This...
Chris Hood is a strategist, consultant, and public speaker, currently serving as the CMO at PolyAPI. With a background that includes leading API strategy at Apigee and Google, Chris has been immersed in the API world since 2009, helping some of the largest global companies shape their API designs, products, and monetization strategies. As a thought leader in the field, he has defined productization principles and digital ecosystems that are now standard across industries. This site reflects his insights, predictions, and musings on the future of APIs, as he works on his upcoming book, Application People Interfaces, a CEO's guide to understanding the value of APIs and the impact of AI on their future.