Agentic AI PM Build Session: Getting Started with OpenClaw

Sign up to get free AI resources: https://forms.gle/sRNjXnsurNxNAUQW7 Everyone wants to build Jarvis — the AI assistant from Iron Man. An assistant that can: • manage your calendar • schedule meetings • automate tasks • organize your work • interact with software on your behalf In this session, Mahesh explains how modern AI agents make this vision possible. With experience building AI systems at companies like AWS, Google Cloud, and other MAANG companies, Mahesh walks through: • What AI agents actually are • How agents automate real workflows • The difference between chatbots and autonomous agents • How to design agents for real products • How product managers can build and evaluate AI systems You’ll also see a live demo of an AI assistant that behaves like a personal Jarvis. This session is especially useful for: • AI Product Managers • Developers building AI tools • Founders building AI startups • Anyone interested in agentic AI If you’re building with AI, agents are the next major platform shift. 00:00 – The dream of building “Jarvis” 00:40 – What a real AI assistant could do 01:20 – Introduction: Mahesh’s background in AI and product 03:30 – From engineering to AI product management 05:10 – Why automation of back-office work matters 07:20 – Building AI systems at large tech companies 09:10 – Teaching AI and product management 11:00 – Live demo: interacting with an AI agent 14:30 – How agents execute tasks behind the scenes 18:00 – The difference between chatbots and agents 22:10 – How AI agents automate workflows 27:30 – Designing useful AI assistants 33:40 – Building agents for real-world applications 41:00 – Product thinking for AI systems 48:20 – Evaluating whether an AI agent works 55:00 – The future of AI automation 01:02:00 – Building your own AI “Jarvis” 01:08:00 – Closing thoughts Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional looking to get a grasp on GenAI Product Management, feel free to join our AI PM community for more such sessions Fi