2A | MFEC 203 | 9:45–11:45 AM

Build and Secure Your OpenClaw (On Prem)

Description:
This is where it all starts. By the end of this session you'll have a live OpenClaw instance on prem. We'll walk everyone through the full setup together, step by step, so nobody gets left behind. No prior experience required. Just show up and follow along.

Suggested Hardware:
- Mac Mini Setup
- Any laptop (NemoClaw will be installed for security)

Required Prep Work:
- Hostinger Account ($10 cost)
- Anthropic Console Account, OpenAI account, or any model of your choice
- Telegram Desktop App (optional)
- Expect around $10-$15 in api credit costs

JAKOB THOMPSON

Co-founder @ David AI

Jakob Thompson is the technical co-founder of DAVID, where he builds AI-first systems that help individuals and teams operate with greater leverage and efficiency. Since joining, he has helped drive rapid growth, contributing to a 6x increase in MRR. Jakob started coding at 14, later combining technical skills with real-world execution by building and scaling his own business. After returning from a two-year mission in Buenos Aires, he joined Y Combinator-backed Boostly, where he quickly stood out by using AI to enhance performance—building custom tools that automated lead sourcing and helped him exceed quota. He later became the company’s first AI-first hire and led growth initiatives focused on applied AI systems. He has since founded and exited his own marketing software company, and now focuses on building practical AI operators—including advanced “Chief of Staff” assistants—designed to automate execution, streamline workflows, and unlock scale.

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