API-driven product management emphasizes leveraging pre-built APIs as building blocks for faster product development.
Using APIs allows Product Managers to focus on unique aspects of the product, like debate formats and user incentives, rather than starting from scratch.
APIs like Firebase for authentication, Agora for live audio rooms, Stripe for payments, and OpenAI for AI summaries enable quick MVP development within days.
Considerations for selecting APIs include cost scalability, white-label options, data storage compliance, and overall impact on product experience and performance.