Groundwork exists to bring real AI capabilities to the businesses that built this city — without the corporate jargon, offshore handoffs, or six-month implementation timelines.
Groundwork started with a simple observation: the businesses that have been around the longest are being left behind the fastest. Auto shops, law firms, dental practices, restaurants — the backbone of Austin's economy — were watching software companies pitch them AI tools designed for Silicon Valley startups.
We saw something different. These businesses had decades of expertise, loyal customer bases, and proven workflows. What they needed wasn't a platform — they needed a partner. Someone who'd show up, roll up their sleeves, and make AI actually work within the systems they'd already built.
So that's what we do. We come to you. We install on-site. We train your team in person. And we stay on to make sure it keeps working. No 1-800 support line. No ticket queue. Just a local team that knows your business and answers the phone.
Every person on our team lives and works in the Austin area. When we say "local support," we mean someone who could drive to your shop tomorrow morning — because sometimes they do.
If AI isn't the right fit for your business right now, we'll tell you. We'd rather have a honest 30-minute conversation than sell you something that doesn't work. Our reputation depends on it.
You shouldn't have to become an AI expert to use AI. We handle the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance so your team can focus on what they're actually good at.
We use OpenClaw because it runs on your infrastructure. Your business data doesn't go to a cloud platform, doesn't train anyone's model, and doesn't leave without your permission.
No ticket queues, no bots, no "we'll get back to you in 3–5 business days." When something's wrong, you reach a person who already knows your setup and can usually fix it same day.
We've stripped out all the consulting nonsense. No 12-week roadmaps, no discovery workshops, no deck of slides. We show up, we build, we train, and you're running — usually within 48 hours.
Jake spent 8 years as a systems integrator for enterprise clients before getting frustrated watching big companies ignore small businesses. He's done over 40 installations and can usually diagnose a workflow problem in under an hour.
Sofia ran operations at a South Austin restaurant group for six years. She knows what it feels like to be on the other side of a bad software rollout, and she makes sure Groundwork's installations never feel that way.
Devon is the person who makes OpenClaw actually do what you need it to do. He's fluent in the integrations and automations that turn a generic AI platform into something that fits your specific business like a glove.
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