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

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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9 min read
App tips
How to build multi-agent systems with MCP
One AI agent can only do so much. Here's how to build a team of them, safely connected to thousands of apps you already work in.
By Sami Akkawi

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6 min read
App comparisons
Nango vs. Zapier: Which is best? [2026]
This Nango vs. Zapier guide compares the two on integration breadth, developer experience, security model, deployment options, and pricing.
By Sami Akkawi

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9 min read
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

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More from Sami

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

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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