UMD Webinar — April 9, 2026

Your Roadmap to Building with AI Agents

Everything from Damien Peters' talk — curated, verified, and organized so you can take the next step today.

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3 Paths to Your First Agent

Choose based on how much control you want and how much setup you're comfortable with.

Path A
OpenClaw — Self-Hosted
Best for: Full Control
Your own AI OS running 24/7 on a server you control. Multi-agent fleet, persistent memory, Discord/Telegram. Technically involved but the most powerful option.
Recommended
Path B
Claude + Cowork — No Server
Best for: Getting Started Fast
Claude Cowork running on your computer acts like a persistent agent. Dispatch tasks from your phone, set schedules, no server required. Start here if you're new.
Path C
Both — How Damien Runs It
Best for: Maximum Output
OpenClaw orchestrates the fleet. Claude Code handles development. Cowork handles mobile dispatch. The full agentic PM stack.

Download the Getting Started Guide

10-page PDF covering OpenClaw installation, Claude Code as an agent, security setup, and your first automation.

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Watch First: Installation Guides

Pick the guide that matches your setup. All four are from reputable, high-subscriber YouTube channels — no fluff.

OpenClaw Full Course: Setup, Skills, Voice & Memory
~1.5h
Mac / LocalTechWithTim
OpenClaw Full Course: Setup, Skills, Voice & Memory
Best for Mac Mini or home server. Covers skills, voice mode, memory, and running OpenClaw locally — no VPS required.
OpenClaw Tutorial for Beginners — Crash Course
~1h
VPS SetupMatthew Berman
OpenClaw Tutorial for Beginners — Crash Course
VPS-focused crash course covering MCP setup, Zapier, and cloud deployment. Great if you're starting with a hosted server.
OpenClaw Full Tutorial for Beginners
~1h
Technical / VPSfreeCodeCamp
OpenClaw Full Tutorial for Beginners
In-depth technical walkthrough covering server setup, security hardening, and the full OpenClaw stack on a VPS.
OPENCLAW FULL COURSE 3 HOURS: Build & Sell
3h
Full CourseSimeon Yasar
OPENCLAW FULL COURSE 3 HOURS: Build & Sell
The most comprehensive resource available. Covers deployment, skills, memory, cron jobs, voice mode, and sub-agents end to end.

One-Click Cloud Hosting

These providers have dedicated OpenClaw deployment pages — not just generic VPS guides. One click and you're live.

HostingerFrom $5.99/mo
Managed

1-click managed OpenClaw with zero setup. Telegram & WhatsApp built in. Backed by 100K+ users.

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DigitalOceanFrom $12/mo
1-Click Droplet

Official Marketplace 1-click app. Security-hardened, production-ready. Full root access for power users.

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xCloudFrom $24/mo
Fully Managed

Deploy in 5 min with zero technical setup. Includes security, updates, backups, and expert support. 280+ reviews.

Get Started
No Server Required

Claude as Your AI Agent Platform

Don't want to manage a server? Claude Cowork and Claude Code can approximate an always-on OpenClaw setup — running on any computer, responding to you via Slack, Discord, or mobile, and handling scheduled tasks automatically.

How to start: Begin with Claude Cowork — it requires no coding and is live in minutes. Once comfortable, add Claude Code for developer-level tasks. Together they give you the core loop of an agentic AI setup without any infrastructure.

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Claude Cowork

Leave Claude Cowork running on a computer and it acts like a persistent agent. Dispatch tasks from your phone via Slack or Discord, set tasks to run on a schedule, and Claude handles them while you're away. No coding required.

  • Mobile dispatch via Slack & Discord
  • Scheduled recurring tasks
  • Assign work from any device
  • No coding required
→ Assign tasks from anywhere in Cowork→ Scheduled recurring tasks→ Mobile dispatch & computer use
Developer Path

Claude Code

Claude Code runs in your terminal and supports autonomous agent sessions — leave a task running and check back on progress from any device. Pair it with sub-agents or agent teams for parallel work across multiple sessions.

  • Autonomous long-running agent sessions
  • Sub-agents for parallel tasks
  • Remote control from any device
  • Agent teams & orchestration
→ Remote control from any device→ Sub-agents in the SDK→ Orchestrate agent teams