Stedi is making EDI less terrible

Zack Kanter, who previously sold an auto parts company, founded Stedi to modernize the outdated Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems that underpin global supply chains. EDI, an essential but largely invisible system used by major retailers like Walmart and Amazon, facilitates the exchange of structured data such as purchase orders and invoices. Despite its critical role, EDI technology has not evolved significantly from its 1970s origins, leaving a vast market underserved with legacy systems that are slow to adapt. Stedi aims to transform EDI by offering modern, API-based infrastructure that aligns with contemporary developer expectations for clean, easily integrable solutions. Built entirely on AWS, Stedi leverages the cloud platform's capabilities for scalability and simplicity, appealing to developers who have grown accustomed to the seamless experiences offered by modern tech companies like Stripe and Twilio. The interview highlights Zack's enthusiasm for AWS technologies and his vision for making EDI integration as straightforward as any other API process.