What do founders need to know about Agentic AI and what the heck is OpenClaw? With Callum Holt

15 Feb 2026 / Ep. 73 / 35:34

Scotty speaks with Callum Holt, software engineer at Shopfront and 13 Labs founder, to explain Agentic AI for early-stage founders. They also discuss the rapid rise of OpenClaw — an open-source AI tool making waves for both its power and its risks.

Callum breaks down what founders really need to understand (and what they can ignore), sharing practical examples of how agentic workflows can automate repetitive tasks, accelerate validation, and act more like digital teammates than tools.

About Callum Holt:

Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/callumholt

13 Labs: https://www.13labs.au

Shopfront: https://shopfront.com.au

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