Free Lesson
Master MCP Essentials for PMs
45 min
Jan 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
Explain MCP in plain PM language
Understand clients/servers, tools/resources, and how MCP lets agents and LLMs "see" your data.
Spot product bets MCP unlocks
Map MCP to agents and connected apps, API strategy, and what it enables for ChatGPT experiences and Store-ready apps.
Assess spec maturity and risks
Know what’s stable vs evolving, plus auth, security, and how governance is shaping the protocol.
Try MCP inside an LLM (hands-on)
Add a remote MCP server, and run a few tool calls end-to-end, so you can brainstorm product ideas for the future.
Where to find the best next resources
Leave with the key docs, links, resources, and communities to follow as MCP evolves in 2026.
Why this topic matters
MCP is emerging as the standard way AI apps connect to real tools and data, like APIs for agents. For PMs, it unlocks connected ChatGPT experiences and a path to store-ready apps, while reducing one-off integrations. In this lesson, you’ll learn what MCP is, where the spec is today, and how to try it in ChatGPT. You'll understand the state of the MCP spec and potential pitfalls to look out for.
You'll learn from
Emmanuel Paraskakis
Founder, Level 250 | 3x VP, API Product
Previously at
