# 1468: The Psychological Battle of Bootstrapping an AI Startup w/ Matt Peters

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Podcast: [Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wantrepreneur-to-entrepreneur-start-and-grow-your-own-business-6842515)
Published: 2026-05-21T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thewantrepreneurshow.com/matt-peters
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Duration seconds: 2468

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After being laid off from his software engineering job, Matt Peters didn't just look for a new role—he taught himself AI and launched a company at the forefront of the new tech revolution. In this episode, Matt, the founder of VulnautAI, pulls back the curtain on the AI arms race, explaining how his company is helping defend blockchain applications from sophisticated, AI-powered cyberattacks. This conversation is a must-listen for any entrepreneur navigating the AI landscape. You'll get a mas...

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