Are APIs making Biz Dev obsolete?

Just because you built an API doesn't mean anyone knows or cares. Bizdev looks for opportunity and partnerships that will drive revenue for both parties. It is a type of sales; if the company puts time and effort into it, it is expected to produce revenue. This can take nurturing, creativity, and a real life human to make big revenue happen in most circumstances. An API -- from the perspective of bizdev -- helps reduce friction and provides a reusable framework for these partnerships.