In the inaugural episode of Moesif's Podcast Network, expert API Program Manager Jeremy Glassenberg shares valuable insights into API product management, delving into topics such as achieving 10x results, selecting the best API tools, and avoiding common mistakes when designing and launching APIs. With over a decade of experience in building APIs and developer platforms, Glassenberg discusses the nuances of managing APIs compared to apps, emphasizing the importance of maintaining backward compatibility and understanding the technical and customer empathy required for successful API management. He highlights the significance of developer relations and support in growing a developer ecosystem, along with the need to have a clear business rationale before developing APIs, such as enhancing customer stickiness or scaling customer acquisition. Throughout the discussion, Glassenberg also touches on the evolution of API tools and standards, such as the shift from SOAP to OpenAPI, and offers advice for product managers aiming for excellence and growth in their roles.