Sami Akkawi

Sami Akkawi is the co-founder and CEO of Petra Labs, an AI-powered services startup that uses the latest AI tools to work with its clients as efficiently and effectively as possible. He uses tools like Zapier, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, OpenClaw, and more on a daily basis. Previously, Sami was a strategy consultant at PwC Strategy&.

Sami's articles

Best apps
The 6 best OpenClaw alternatives for enterprise in 2026
OpenClaw is powerful, but most enterprises can't safely put it in production. Here are the best OpenClaw alternatives for business teams in, ranked by security, governance, and app coverage.
By Sami Akkawi

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13 min read
Best apps
The best AI agents for enterprises in 2026
AI agents are finally doing real work, but not all of them are safe to plug into your business. Here are the four best AI agents for enterprise teams, plus specialty picks for sales and customer support.
By Sami Akkawi

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11 min read
Automation inspiration
OpenClaw. Codex. Cursor. What's next for marketers?
AI coding agents aren't just for engineers anymore. Learn how marketers are using them to build content machines, automate lead workflows, and scale creative production—plus, how to get started even if you've never written a line of code.
By Sami Akkawi

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9 min read
App comparisons
OpenClaw vs. Zapier: What's the difference? [2026]
Zapier and OpenClaw both let you build AI agents that do real work, but they take very different approaches. Here's how they compare on integrations, security, governance, and use cases.
By Sami Akkawi

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8 min read

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Automation inspiration

How to build safe and trustworthy AI agents with Zapier

AI agents can do real work across your business, but only if you can trust them. Learn practical strategies for building safe, governed AI agents with Zapier, from scoping permissions to adding human checkpoints to monitoring what your agents actually do.

By Sami Akkawi

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7 min read

Automation inspiration

OpenClaw and Claude Cowork: How to build safer agents with Zapier MCP

Learn how Zapier MCP can add a layer of security to your AI agents from our recent webinar featuring Mike Russell, owner of the Creator Magic YouTube channel.

By Sami Akkawi

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8 min read

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