Leland+ for Build with AI

OpenClaw 101: Learn the Basics of the Most Powerful Agent

AI agents are quickly becoming one of the most powerful ways to automate complex workflows, but many people aren’t sure where to start or how these systems actually work in practice. This session is designed for builders, operators, and curious professionals who want a practical introduction to OpenClaw and how agent frameworks are changing the way tasks get executed. You’ll learn the core concepts behind agent-based systems, how OpenClaw coordinates tools and actions, and what kinds of real-world problems these agents are best suited to solve. Join live to see how OpenClaw works in practice and ask questions about building or using agents in your own workflows. The speaker will draw on insights from working directly with teams adopting AI tools, including patterns that separate effective implementations from ones that struggle. If you’re interested in understanding how powerful agents actually operate and where they fit into modern AI workflows, attending live will give you a clear starting point.

GenAI Career Applications to Boost Your Trajectory

"The AI live demos were mind-blowing!" AI is changing how we work, but knowing how to use it to accelerate your career is a skill in itself. In my most popular 45-minute workshop, I share practical, real-world strategies for leveraging AI to boost productivity, strengthen your professional brand, and navigate career growth with intention. Drawing from my experience at Google and work with 1,300+ professionals, I break down applied AI use cases focusing on tools you can implement immediately. This session is built for professionals who want to work smarter, communicate with clarity, and bridge the gap between where they are today and the next level of their careers. It’s become my most in-demand and popular workshop across organizations and universities such as Georgia Tech, Northwestern, and the University of Washington. As you read above, attendees frequently describe the live AI demos as “mind-blowing,” with the majority saying that they'd try them out that same day.

How to Audit Your Own Job for Automation Opportunities

After this session, you will know how to systematically scan your current role and identify which tasks are realistic candidates for AI automation. We will cover how to map repetitive workflows, evaluate which tools are actually suited to replace or assist them, and build a simple audit framework you can apply the same week.

Build Your Professional Portfolio Site with Claude + Lovable: Live Demo [4/28/2026] (Recording)

Most professionals have no digital home base — just a LinkedIn profile they update when they're desperate. In this demo, we're building a real, published professional portfolio site using Claude to craft your content and Lovable to build the site. No code or design skills needed, just your story and 60 minutes. Outcome for attendees: A live, published portfolio site with a professional bio and narrative built during the session and yours to keep, customize, and grow. Session pre-requisites: Claude account & Lovable account — free is fine 🙂 You might also want to read https://www.businessinsider.com/hiring-managers-arent-reading-resumes-slop-2026-3! on why skills are more important than a resume now!

Everyone can code: How to set up your Claude Code

After this session, you'll have Claude Code running and configured so you can start using AI to write, edit, and automate code without a traditional engineering background. We'll cover how to install and authenticate Claude Code from scratch, how to structure your first prompts to get working output, and how to set up a project folder that keeps your work organized and repeatable.

Home for Ambition #8 — Weekly Live Show [5/6/2026] (Recording)

Home for Ambition is a weekly live show, by Leland, for people trying to stay ahead as work, learning, and opportunity keep changing. Each episode tackles a handful of timely, high-signal topics across AI, careers, education, and the future of work. We expect thoughtful debate, unique perspectives, and practical takeaways you can actually use. It is not a typical interview show or a generic news recap. It is a live roundtable built to help ambitious people make sense of what is changing, understand what matters, and leave with a sharper point of view on how to navigate what comes next.

Summarizing & Synthesizing (Using ChatGPT)

Learn how AI condenses complex information into actionable summaries and takeaways.

Prompting Guide for Writing & Editing

Step-by-step guide to crafting and refining prompts that produce clear, effective writing through AI collaboration.

How AI Helps: From Drafts to Decisions

Learn how AI supports planning, writing, and problem-solving with clear human guardrails and practical examples.

AI Use Cases for Knowledge Workers

Quick reference guide to high-impact AI applications in writing, research, planning, and communication.

Leveraging AI Agents to Grow Your Business

​In this panel, experts will answer key questions on how AI agents are transforming business growth. The discussion will cover practical applications—like automating operations, streamlining customer interactions, and uncovering new revenue opportunities—while also addressing challenges and limitations to be aware of. ​Designed for business leaders and professionals curious about AI’s real-world impact, this session will provide clear takeaways on where AI agents add the most value and what to consider as you integrate them into your strategy.

Why AI? Setting the Foundation

Understand the purpose of AI in organizations and how a people-first approach drives lasting value.

AI-Proofing Your Career

Join this session to learn how to manage your career in a world increasingly run by AI. Expert coach Audra Z. will walk through what AI can--and can't--do now and how these trends extrapolate into the future. Then she will dive into what you can do to adapt and stay at the top of your game, including incorporating AI into your workflow, developing/deepening transferable skills, and leaning into the things that we, as humans, do best. ​This workshop draws on Audra's extensive experience with AI and AI safety communities, including work at xAI, the Center for AI Safety, Cornell Tech, Arkose, and Penn Engineering.

Finding AI Opportunities in Your Own Work

Discover how to identify where AI can simplify, automate, or accelerate everyday tasks across your workflow.

Where AI Delivers Value

Learn the ten most common areas where AI creates measurable impact across industries.

10x Your Marketing Output with AI

​AI is transforming how marketers create, test, and scale campaigns—but only if you know how to use it effectively. In this session, Albert C., a Leland coach and former marketing leader at Meta, will share the exact tools, workflows, and prompts he uses to supercharge marketing output and creativity. ​You’ll learn practical, real-world ways to leverage AI for everything from content generation and audience research to ad optimization and reporting. Whether you’re part of a startup team or running marketing solo, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to save hours of work each week and dramatically boost your marketing performance.