OpenClaw, Claude, Zapier MCP: Build Agents Safely & Easily | WEBINAR
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Are unregulated AI agents a risk to your business? In this deep-dive session, Matt Brown (Zapier) and Mike Russell (Creator Magic) explore the explosion of OpenClaw and how to deploy powerful AI agents without compromising security or racking up massive API bills.
Learn why industry leaders are calling for every company to have an "agent strategy." This webinar demonstrates how Zapier MCP acts as a critical governance layerโallowing your agents to interact with 9,000+ apps while keeping your credentials secure and your permissions scoped.
๐ก Key Takeaways
1๏ธโฃ The Safety Layer: How Zapier MCP sits between your agent and your data to prevent "ignore previous instruction" prompt injections.
2๏ธโฃ OpenClaw vs. Claude: A direct comparison of open-source flexibility versus curated, secure environments.
3๏ธโฃ Cost Optimization: Strategies for using smaller models (Haiku) for heartbeats and expensive models (Opus 4.6) only when necessary.
4๏ธโฃ Live Demos: Watch an automated SDR sales workflow and a secure Gmail automation agent built in real-time.
5๏ธโฃ Scoped Permissions: Learn to grant "read-only" or "draft-only" access so your AI never sends an unauthorized email.
๐ ๏ธ Resources & Links
Zapier MCP: Access the super-server for 9,000+ tools: https://zpr.io/7EnLNSab9fCJ
Free AI Consultation: Get an expert plan for your biggest AI fear: https://zpr.io/yUEHk3HrZGPX
Creator Magic: Subscribe to Mike Russellโs channel for AI coding tips: https://zpr.io/zbxt6Yqnv3K4
Upcoming Events: Register for more Zapier workshops & webinars: https://zpr.io/EdzDUz2VTLNf
โณ Webinar Chapters
0:00 - Introduction & Housekeeping
5:22 - The Rise of OpenClaw & Agent Popularity
12:45 - Risks of Unregulated Agents (Prompt Injection & API Costs)
18:10 - Comparing OpenClaw, Claude, and Zapier MCP
25:34 - Demo 1: Building an Automated SDR CRM with Claude Co-work
38:15 - Demo 2: Secure Gmail Automation & Guardrails with Mike Russel
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Introduction & Housekeeping
5:22
The Rise of OpenClaw & Agent Popularity
12:45
Risks of Unregulated Agents (Prompt Injection & API Costs)
18:10
Comparing OpenClaw, Claude, and Zapier MCP
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Demo 1: Building an Automated SDR CRM with Claude Co-work
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Demo 2: Secure Gmail Automation & Guardrails with Mike Russel
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