Step-by-Step Implementation Program

Build Your AI CEO

The Complete Step-by-Step AI CEO Implementation Program

Build a personalized AI executive that understands your business and helps you strategize, research, plan, create, and execute - running autonomously on your own computer, 24 hours a day.

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The Difference That Changes Everything

ChatGPT Can Answer Your Questions.
An AI Agent Can Do the Work.

Most people's first experience with AI starts the same way. You open ChatGPT or Claude. You type a question. It gives you an answer. That's genuinely powerful. But that's only the beginning.

An AI agent combines AI intelligence with tools, business context, permissions, and automation - so it can do more than tell you what to do. It can be built to take action.

💬 AI Chatbot Experience
You
"Write a follow-up email for this lead."
AI
"Here's your email..."
Then you:
→ Copy it → Send it yourself → Update the CRM yourself → Schedule the follow-up yourself
You got a great answer. You're still doing the work.
⚡ AI Agent
You
"Handle this lead."
Your Agent
✓Pulls the lead's information from your CRM
✓Reviews previous interactions
✓Drafts the appropriate response
✓Sends the authorized email
✓Updates the CRM record
✓Schedules the next follow-up
✓Logs what it did
✓Reports the outcome back to you
The AI doesn't just tell you what to do. It executes the workflow.
That's the difference between an AI you talk to
and an AI CEO you put to work.
What Your AI CEO Can Be Built Around

Your AI CEO isn't just another chat window. You build it around your business.

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Business Context
Give it your SOPs, files, policies, pricing, and brand voice. The difference between asking an intelligent stranger for help and onboarding someone into your company.
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Tools & Connections
Connect authorized systems through APIs, MCP servers, and integrations. Stripe · GoHighLevel · Email · Calendars · Databases · Custom software.
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Actions
Let it perform approved tasks instead of explaining how you could perform them. The difference between advice and execution.
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Automations
Schedule recurring responsibilities so work happens without you remembering to ask. Every morning: check sales. Every Monday: generate the report. Every night: review open tasks.
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Responsibilities
Give it defined roles, operating instructions, permissions, and escalation rules. Not "answer this question." This is your job.
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A Full AI Team
Your AI CEO doesn't have to work alone. Build specialized agents for customer success, marketing, operations, and sales - each with their own role, knowledge, and tools.

A chatbot is something you talk to.

An AI CEO is something you put to work.

When you give it the right context, tools, responsibilities, and automations -
you're no longer just using AI. You're building an AI workforce.
Why It Matters Where Your Agent Lives

Your Business Data Belongs to You.
Not a Tech Company.

This program builds your AI CEO on OpenClaw - open-source software that runs directly on your own computer. That means your agent has a real operating environment: its own workspace, identity files, memory, and tools - living on infrastructure you control. Here's the difference between building an AI agent inside a hosted platform and building one on OpenClaw.

☁️ Building Inside a Hosted AI Platform
✗Your agent lives inside someone else's ecosystem - its features, limits, and capabilities are determined by their platform decisions
✗Agent memory and context are provider-managed - how they're stored, accessed, and limited is controlled by the platform, not you
✗You're building around one company's product roadmap - when they change features, pricing, or limits, your agent changes with them
✗Automation runs within their rules - scheduled tasks and workflows are subject to the platform's usage limits and plan restrictions
✗You control the instructions. You don't control the infrastructure your agent lives on.
🔒 Building Your AI CEO on OpenClaw
✓Your agent's workspace, identity files, memory, and configuration live on your own computer - you own the environment
✓Core identity and business context are real files you control - inspect them, edit them, back them up, take them anywhere
✓Not locked to one AI model - OpenClaw works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and local models
✓Automation runs on your schedule from your machine - OpenClaw's built-in scheduler runs recurring jobs from a state database you own
✓You choose where it runs, which models power it, which tools it accesses, and how your system grows over time

Claude or ChatGPT can be the brain. OpenClaw is where you build the business around the brain.

🦞 Powered by OpenClaw - open-source, self-hosted, MIT licensed. No paid tier. No telemetry. Your data stays home.

OpenClaw uses the Anthropic and OpenAI APIs for your agent's intelligence - so you get frontier AI reasoning power, while your agent's identity files, memory, and workspace architecture stay on your machine. Best of both worlds.

This Is For You

You're Running Everything Yourself.
That Ends Today.

This program is built for entrepreneurs who are ready to stop being the only engine in their business. No coding. No tech degree. Just a clear system, step by step.

The Solo EntrepreneurRunning everything yourself and burning out - this builds your AI operations team.
The Non-Technical FounderYou don't code and don't want to - this program assumes zero technical background.
The Coach or ConsultantYou're great at your craft but drowning in admin - let your AI CEO handle the ops.
The Side Hustle BuilderYou want a business that grows while you're at your day job - this is the system.
What You're Building

Your AI CEO Works Between You and Your Business

You're not buying a course about AI. You're building an AI executive - one that sits between you and your business and handles the work that currently runs through you.

YOU
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Your AI Executive
YOUR AI CEO
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Your Business
Strategy
Research
Planning
Content
Operations
Execution
The AI CEO FrameworkTM

Five Layers. One Complete System.

Every AI CEO you build in this program follows the same architecture - five layers that stack together into a fully operational AI executive customized around your business.

Layer 1
Identity
→
Layer 2
Business Knowledge
→
Layer 3
Memory
→
Layer 4
Operating System
→
Layer 5
Execution

Each layer is built step by step in the program. All 15 file templates are included - pre-structured and ready to fill in with your business details.

What You'll Build - Step by Step

13 Steps. One Live AI CEO.

This is what you're actually doing inside the program. Every step is covered in the video training with a checklist or template included. Nothing is assumed, nothing is skipped.

1
Get Your Dedicated Computer
Mac mini M2+ is recommended - designed to run 24/7, energy efficient, silent. Also works on MacBook, Windows PC, and Linux. The program covers all platforms.
2
Name Your AI CEO
Choose a name and define 3-5 personality traits. This is your AI executive - it should feel like a real hire, because it operates like one.
3
Create Your 15 Identity & Operating Files
All 15 file templates are included - pre-built with every section. You fill in the blanks with your business details. No writing from scratch.
4
Save Your Files to Your Workspace
Create the workspace folder on your computer and organize your files. This is your AI CEO's home base - where everything it knows about you and your business lives.
5
Set Up Your Discord Server & Channels
Discord becomes your AI CEO's command center - where you give instructions, receive briefings, and monitor everything. Six channels, setup guide included.
6
Create Your Discord Bot
Through the Discord Developer Portal, you create the bot that connects Discord to OpenClaw. Step-by-step in the video - takes about 15 minutes.
7
Collect Your Discord Credentials
Copy your Server ID, Channel IDs, and Bot Token. A checklist walks you through exactly what to copy, where to find it, and where to save it.
8
Get Your LLM API Keys
Create Anthropic and OpenAI accounts and generate your API keys. The setup checklist walks through billing, key generation, and saving them securely.
9
Build Your OpenClaw Config File
Your openclaw.json file tells OpenClaw where your workspace is, which AI model to use, and how to connect to Discord. A filled template is included.
10
Install Node.js
Node.js is the engine OpenClaw runs on. One installer, two clicks. Mac and Windows covered in the video.
11
Install OpenClaw
One terminal command. That's it. OpenClaw installs in under a minute. The video shows exactly what to type and what success looks like.
12
Start Your Gateway
Your AI CEO comes to life. OpenClaw starts, reads your identity files, and your agent is live and running on your computer.
13
Send Your First Message in Discord
Type a message in your #operator channel. Your AI CEO answers - knowing your name, your business, your goals, and its own role. It's yours now.
The Program Curriculum

5 Phases. One Complete Build.

14 step-by-step videos organized into 5 phases. Each phase ends with a working piece of your system. By Phase 5, your AI CEO is live.

Phase 1
Build Your AI CEO
Understand the exact system you're building and why it works. Most courses skip the architecture - this one starts there. You build the foundational identity and operating files that make everything else possible.
What an AI CEO is and how it's different from a chatbot
The 3 layers of the AI CEO system
Naming your agent and setting its character
Creating your 15 identity and operating file templates
Setting up your workspace folder structure
Phase 2
Give It Your Business Brain
Connect your AI CEO to the intelligence it needs to reason and respond. Set up your Anthropic and OpenAI API keys - done once, runs forever.
Anthropic account setup + billing (Claude)
Generating and securing your Anthropic API key
OpenAI account setup + API key
Adding both keys to your system environment
Testing that your AI connections work
Phase 3
Build Its Memory & Command Center
Discord becomes your AI CEO's control room - where you communicate, receive briefings, and monitor operations. You'll also create the bot that bridges Discord and OpenClaw.
Why Discord is the right command center (and why browsers aren't)
Creating your private server + 6 required channels
Building your Discord bot in the Developer Portal
Setting permissions and enabling required intents
Collecting Server ID, Channel IDs, and Bot Token
Phase 4
Create Its Operating System
Install the engine that makes your AI CEO run autonomously. This is where everything comes together - OpenClaw connects your Discord, your API keys, your workspace files, and your agent into one running system.
Installing Node.js (the engine OpenClaw needs)
Installing OpenClaw with one terminal command
Building your openclaw.json configuration file
Connecting Discord + API keys + workspace in one config
Starting your gateway and verifying everything is live
Phase 5
Put Your AI CEO to Work
Final configuration, memory architecture, and the exact operating files that turn your setup into a true AI executive running your business. Then - three concrete paths to turn your AI CEO into income.
Final memory and identity file configuration
Sending your first command in Discord
How to grow your AI CEO's capabilities over time
3 income streams using your new AI system
Agent tools expansion: 9 integrations to scale further
⚡ Add-On Available at Checkout
Cron Job Mastery Module
Add automated scheduling to your AI CEO - morning business reports, daily opportunity scans, nightly memory loops. A 3-video deep dive. The most powerful upgrade in the system.
Add for just $19 at checkout - one tap
Your Hardware

Your AI CEO Needs Its Own Computer.
Here's Why - and What to Get.

Your AI CEO is designed to run 24/7 - working between your conversations, running scheduled tasks, and staying ready. That requires a dedicated machine. There are three paths to making that happen — pick the one that fits where you are right now.

Why dedicated - not your main laptop:

→Your agent runs 24/7. Close your laptop, your agent goes dark. A dedicated machine stays on.
→Isolation. Your personal work doesn't interfere with your agent - and vice versa.
→Reliability. One machine, one job. No competing apps, no sleep interruptions, no battery shutdowns.
→Security. Your agent connects to your Stripe, Discord, and APIs. A dedicated, clean environment reduces exposure.
⭐ Recommended — Path 1
Mac mini (M2 or newer)
This is the path the course was built and tested on — it's what we use at CyrusHQ for our own AI CEO and the entire team he manages. Designed to run 24/7. Uses about as much power as a light bulb. Silent. Compact. macOS is the most stable environment for long-running processes and all your integrations. Starting at $599.

One setup step after installation: System Settings → Energy → turn on "Prevent automatic sleeping when the display is off." That single setting keeps your AI CEO running overnight — even when the monitor is off and no one is in the room. The course walks you through it.
Path 2 — Your Existing Laptop
MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or Windows Laptop
A completely valid starting point — especially if you want to get building before investing in additional hardware. OpenClaw officially supports macOS and Windows, so you can install and start building on the machine you already own. Your AI CEO will have the same capabilities as any other path.

Two things to set up first:
→ Create a dedicated OS user account just for your AI CEO — not a folder, a full separate account. Keeps your personal files cleanly separated from your agent's environment.
→ Enable Fast User Switching so you can move between accounts without shutting your agent down. The rule is simple: never fully log out of your AI CEO account — always Switch User.

A full companion setup guide covering both steps — plus sleep prevention and a security checklist — is included with the course.
Windows Desktop
Fully supported. Windows 10 and 11 both work. Best on a dedicated desktop — one machine, one job, no sleep interruptions. The course covers Windows installation at every step. If it's also your personal machine, create a separate OS user account for your AI CEO to keep your personal world and your agent's environment cleanly separated.
Linux Mini PC
Excellent option for the tech-comfortable who want a dedicated physical machine at lower cost. Any mini PC running Ubuntu 22.04+ works great. Hardware requirements are minimal — 4GB RAM and an SSD handles it easily. Often cheaper than a Mac mini.
Path 3 — Cloud Hosted
VPS (Virtual Private Server)
For the technically comfortable: a VPS lets your AI CEO run entirely in the cloud — no physical machine on your desk, always on, accessible from anywhere. Monthly cost ranges from $5–$25 depending on provider and plan. OpenClaw officially supports VPS installations with dedicated setup guides for Hetzner, DigitalOcean, and Hostinger. The core architecture — identity, memory, subagents, integrations — works exactly the same as any other path. Your workspace simply lives on a remote server instead of a local machine.

Important: This path requires a technical background. SSH connections, Linux terminals, and remote server environments should already be familiar to you. If they're not, start with a Mac mini or laptop — you can always migrate later. A comprehensive companion setup guide covering provider selection, full installation, and security essentials is included with the course.

Not sure which path is right for you? Mac mini for most students. Laptop if you want to start today on what you own. VPS if terminals and remote servers are already your world. All three paths deliver the same fully operational AI CEO.

Proof of Concept

Meet Cyrus - The AI CEO Behind the System

Cyrus wasn't built as a demo for this program. He was built to actually run businesses - and he does, every day. This program teaches you the exact architecture and process used to build him.

# operator
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Christy Today at 2:04 PM
Cyrus I need the full funnel backend wired up for the $97 video course. Stripe needs to fire the right webhook when someone buys, then GHL needs to send the welcome email and generate their magic link for portal access. I want it live today.
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Cyrus Today at 2:06 PM
On it. I'll pull the product details directly from Stripe and handle everything from there. You won't need to touch anything in Stripe, GHL, or the codebase.
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Cyrus Today at 2:16 PM
Done. Here's what I built and deployed:

Stripe Webhook Handler - /api/course-webhook.js (Vercel serverless). Verifies Stripe signature, extracts customer email and product ID from metadata.

Fulfillment Logic - Generates a HMAC-signed magic link tied to the buyer's email. Fires a POST to GHL with the contact record. Triggers the welcome email with their portal link.

GHL Contact Handling - Checks if the contact already exists. If yes, updates and re-triggers. If no, creates and triggers. No duplicate sends, no missed buyers.

Deployed to Vercel - live at cyrushq.ai/api/course-webhook. One thing for you to do: add STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET in Vercel environment variables and redeploy.
C
Christy Today at 2:23 PM
Done. Just added it and redeployed.
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Cyrus Today at 2:23 PM
Confirmed. Ran a test webhook from Stripe - signature verified, GHL contact created, welcome email triggered, portal link generated. The fulfillment chain is fully operational. Next buyer who checks out gets their access automatically. Nothing manual on your end.

Every day, Cyrus assists with strategy, research, content planning, operations, problem-solving, and execution across multiple CyrusHQ ventures.
This program teaches you the exact architecture and process used to build your own AI CEO.

What You Receive

Your AI CEO Build Kit

Everything you need to build, launch, and run your AI CEO - all verified against the actual program contents.

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14 Step-by-Step Implementation Videos
The complete build from zero to a live AI CEO. Mac and Windows both covered throughout.
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6 Core Identity File Templates
SOUL, IDENTITY, MEMORY, USER, AGENTS, HEARTBEAT - pre-built with every section. Fill in your details.
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9 Operational System File Templates
Safety Rules, Execution Protocol, Board of Directors, Venture Engine, and 5 more - complete templates for every operating layer.
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API Key Setup Checklist
Step-by-step Anthropic + OpenAI setup - billing, key generation, terminal commands, and verification.
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Discord Command Center Checklist
Server setup, bot creation, permissions, channel architecture, and all IDs captured in one checklist.
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OpenClaw Configuration Template + Install Cheat Sheet
Your pre-formatted openclaw.json starter file with every field explained — plus a step-by-step terminal install cheat sheet covering every setup prompt with the recommended answer and plain-English explanation.
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3 Revenue Activation Strategies
Detailed playbooks for turning your AI CEO into income: services, digital products, and content + affiliate.
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Agent Tools Expansion Guide
9 integrations to scale your system further: GitHub, Vercel, Stripe, Email, Tavily, X, OpenRouter, Gamma, Sentry.
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Lifetime Access + Free Updates
The system evolves, and so does your course access. No recurring fees - ever.
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Private Student Members Portal
Instant magic-link access. No password required. Available from any device, any time.
Common Questions

Before You Decide

Do I need to know how to code?
No. The program is designed from the ground up for non-technical entrepreneurs. If you can follow a video, copy a command, and paste it into a terminal - you have everything you need. The videos show exactly what to type and what success looks like.
Do I need a Mac mini or can I use my current computer?
You can use a Mac mini (recommended), a MacBook, a Windows PC, or a Linux machine. The program covers Mac and Windows throughout. A dedicated machine is recommended so your agent runs 24/7 - but if you want to start on your existing laptop, you can.
Is this just another prompt course?
No. Prompts are not the product. You're building a system - a fully operational AI executive with persistent memory, a defined identity, autonomous scheduling, and a dedicated command center. That's categorically different from learning how to write prompts.
How quickly will I have a working AI CEO?
Many students complete the full build in one week. Each phase ends with a working component of your system - so you see real progress after every session. By the end of Phase 5, your AI CEO is live and running.
Student Results

Real People.
Real Systems Running.

★★★★★
"I worked through this over two weekends and by the end my AI CEO was already running morning reports and organizing my entire to-do list. I've never felt this in control of my business."
Michelle T.
Online Coach, Arizona
★★★★★
"I'm not techy at all. I was nervous. But the course literally holds your hand through every step. Best investment I've ever made in my business."
David R.
Real Estate Investor
★★★★★
"The Discord command center idea is genius. I talk to my AI CEO like a team member now. This changed how I operate. I can't imagine running my business without it."
Jasmine K.
E-commerce Founder
★★★★★
"Grabbed the Cron Job add-on too. My AI CEO now runs a full business scan every morning before I wake up. This is the future and it's already here."
Marcus L.
Digital Agency Owner
Your Investment

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14 step-by-step implementation videos (Mac + Windows)
6 core identity file templates (pre-built, fill in your details)
9 operational system file templates
API key setup checklist (Anthropic + OpenAI)
Discord command center setup checklist
OpenClaw config template + install cheat sheet
3 revenue activation strategies
Agent tools expansion guide (9 integrations)
Lifetime access + free updates
Private student members portal (magic-link access)
⚡ Optional Add-On at Checkout
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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The program covers setup for both Mac and Windows throughout every module. OpenClaw runs on macOS, Windows 10/11, and Linux. Mac mini M2+ is recommended for 24/7 operation, but your current computer will work to get started.
No - you can build and learn on your existing machine. A dedicated computer becomes important when you're ready to run your agent 24/7. Most students start on their main computer and move to a dedicated Mac mini once they've seen the system work.
OpenClaw is open-source software that runs on your computer and connects your AI to Discord, your files, and your integrations. It's MIT licensed, free, and has no paid tier. We use it because it keeps your data on your machine - not on a third-party platform - and it's the foundation that makes your AI CEO persistent, autonomous, and truly yours.
The Cron Job module is a 3-video bonus series that teaches you how to schedule automated tasks - morning business reports, daily scans, nightly memory loops. It's optional but powerful. Add it at checkout for $19.
You'll receive a magic-link access email within 60 seconds of purchase. No password required - just click the link and you're inside. Your portal lives at cyrushq.ai/members, accessible from any device at any time.
If you go through the material and feel it wasn't worth your investment, email hello@cyrushq.ai within 30 days with your feedback. We review every request individually and stand behind the quality of this program.
No. The program walks through every step in video - including terminal commands, configuration files, and Discord setup. If you can follow video instructions and copy/paste, you have everything you need. The checklist resources make sure nothing is missed.
Support

You're Not On Your Own

Every student gets access to real support. If you run into a technical issue, get stuck on a step, or have questions about your build — we are here to help.

CyrusHQ's dedicated customer support will troubleshoot alongside you, walk you through fixes step by step, and make sure you don't stay stuck. Just email hello@cyrushq.ai and we'll help you out.

Real support. Real answers. No ticket queue.

The Decision

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For $97, you get the complete step-by-step system - 14 videos, 15 templates, every checklist, and a live AI CEO running on your own computer when you're done.

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