Unkey.dev with CEO James Perkins • fullstack.chat #14

Welcome to another episode of fullstack.chat, hosted by Brian Morrison, a seasoned Fullstack developer and Senior Developer Educator at Clerk. In this engaging conversation, Brian is joined by James Perkins, the CEO and co-founder of Unkey.dev. Unkey is an innovative platform striving to simplify API development by offering tools like API key management and rate limiting.

Dive into the journey of Unkey, from its humble beginnings as a side project to becoming a funded startup. James shares his experiences and challenges as a first-time founder, shedding light on the balancing act between coding and handling the broader responsibilities of running a company.

Explore the core philosophy behind Unkey: making API development faster and easier for developers, whether they're building for other developers or protecting their own resources from misuse. James also discusses the vital importance of using existing tools to bring ideas to life quickly and offers candid advice for aspiring builders.

Tune in for a deep dive into the world of API development, startup growth, and practical tips for building and refining your own tech projects. Make sure to check out Unkey’s generous free tier to see if it fits your project's needs.

 

Links from the show:

• https://www.unkey.com
• https://x.com/james_r_perkins
• https://www.jamesperkins.dev