Mayur Upadhyaya
CEO
Mayur is CEO of APIContext, building tools that help enterprises understand and prove API resilience at scale.
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From Content to Context
Content management is largely solved. The bottleneck has moved — and increasingly, machines arrive first.
May 30, 2026 - Announcements
Operational Resilience in Practice: Interpreting External Signals During Digital Disruption
We are excited to welcome Lelah Manz to the APIContext team as our new Bord Chair.
February 5, 2026 - Announcements
APIContext in 2025: Building for an Autonomous Internet
We are excited to welcome Lelah Manz to the APIContext team as our new Bord Chair.
December 23, 2025 - Announcements
A New Chapter of Acceleration: Welcoming Lelah Manz as APIContext Board Chair
We are excited to welcome Lelah Manz to the APIContext team as our new Bord Chair.
October 14, 2025 - Announcements
Enterprises Aren’t Rebuilding for AI — They’re Fronting APIs
Why the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a pragmatic bridge, not a moonshot rewrite.
July 24, 2025 - Announcements
The State of Open Banking APIs: UK’s Progress and Challenges in 2023-2024
As Open Banking continues to redefine financial services worldwide, the UK remains at the forefront of this revolution. Our 2023-2024 UK Open Banking API Per…
January 13, 2025 There’s No AI Without APIs- Why Third-Party Monitoring is Critical
APIs are the invisible threads weaving the fabric of today’s digital world. They power interactions between platforms, enable real-time communication, and ma…
December 19, 2024- Announcements
Unlocking the Future of API Performance and Compliance: APIContext Partners with Akamai
I am excited to announce our latest milestone in enhancing observability and performance monitoring for our clients: full support for OpenTelemetry (OTel). T…
October 18, 2024 Unlocking Global Open Banking: Key Insights from the Globalisation of Open Banking Event
by: Mayur Upadhyaya, CEO The API economy has been evolving at a breakneck pace, and 2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for API tooling and platforms. Th…
October 15, 2024The Importance of Adding Proactive API Monitoring to Your Observability Stack
by: Mayur Upadhyaya, CEO The API economy has been evolving at a breakneck pace, and 2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for API tooling and platforms. Th…
September 23, 2024The Evolution of API Maturity and Ownership in the Enterprise
by: Mayur Upadhyaya, CEO The API economy has been evolving at a breakneck pace, and 2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for API tooling and platforms. Th…
September 20, 2024The Future of API Tooling – Platforms, Consolidation, and the Path Forward
by: Mayur Upadhyaya, CEO The API economy has been evolving at a breakneck pace, and 2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for API tooling and platforms. Th…
September 18, 2024- News
Strengthening OAuth 2.0 Implementations: Beyond Token Lifetimes to Robust API Security
In light of recent conversations sparked by Erik Wahlström's insightful post on LinkedIn , the API security community is once again at the forefront of a cri…
March 22, 2024 - Ask the Experts
Navigating DORA in the API Ecosystem
In an era where every business is undergoing digital transformation, understanding regulatory frameworks like the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) i…
February 27, 2024 Navigating Data Bridge Headwinds: How Contxt and APImetrics Equip UK Companies for API Security
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The UK-US Data Bridge introduces both potential advantages and obstacles in API security and data classification. T…
October 18, 2023The Urgent Need for Stronger Data Classification in API Documentation
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">There is a need for strong data classification in API documentation, given the UK's Data Bridge with the US. There'…
October 16, 2023The Role of API Standards in Data Privacy
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Adhering to open standards can fortify your APIs, boost data privacy, and foster innovation. Contxt aims to empower…
September 6, 2023Mapping Your Journey to API Maturity With Contxt
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">With the insights from our Ask the Experts series, it’s clear that it’s impossible to go it alone in this vast worl…
August 23, 2023- Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts: Understanding the API Context Maturity Model - Level 3 - Purpose and Use Defined API Calls
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this post from the Ask the Experts series, we discuss the fourth level of the API Context Maturity Model, Level …
August 9, 2023 - Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts: Understanding the API Context Maturity Model - Level 1 - Authenticated API Calls
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this post from the Ask the Experts series, we discuss the second level of the API Context Maturity Model, Level …
July 26, 2023 Navigating the Evolving API Landscape: Insights from The New Stack and the API Context Maturity Model
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Explore the future of API management through a detailed examination of industry trends highlighted in The New Stack…
June 8, 2023Guided Journey: Leveraging Identity Standards for API Security and Mitigating OWASP API:2019 Flaws
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Discover how to fortify your API security by harnessing the power of identity standards</p>
June 5, 2023Securing Your Applications and API Keys: An Organizational Guide
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">After API discovery, the focus shifts to securing applications and API keys. This guide provides best practices for…
May 30, 2023Getting Started with API Discovery: A Comprehensive Guide from CDN to Application-Level Insights
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">API discovery is an essential first step in creating secure and efficient systems. From auditing and whitelisting A…
May 25, 2023Protecting Your APIs: Lessons from Max Schrems' Keynote at the European Identity and Cloud Conference
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Discover the critical importance of API security and data jurisdiction in the era of GDPR. Learn from Max Schrems' …
May 25, 2023- Announcements
Contxt Named as a Finalist in DSIT Most Innovative Cyber SME Competition 2023
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Join us in celebrating Contxt's recognition as a finalist in the DSIT Most Innovative Cyber SME Competition 2023. D…
May 17, 2023 Maximizing CIAM Investments: A Layered Approach to API Security
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In a recent panel discussion, industry experts delved into the importance of a layered approach to API security and…
May 17, 2023Contxt to present at European Identity and Cloud Conference 2022
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">KuppingerCole’s annual identity conference will feature a robust privacy discussion, led by our own CEO, Mayur Upad…
April 8, 2022Contxt wins Innovate UK grant to build machine learning model for personal data minimisation
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Contxt awarded R&D grant from Innovate UK, the UK government’s innnovation agency. The grant will accelerate Co…
March 21, 2022Launching Darkspark - Do you know where your personal data is going?
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Monitor personal data traversing APIs for free using our new product, Darkspark. Integrates with your existing API …
March 11, 2022Why We Are Building Contxt
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">For many risk and compliance teams, tracking personal data has become an exercise in frustration. It seems like an …
March 1, 2022