Peter Steinberger

Founder & CEO of clawbot. Privacy advocate, open-source champion, and pioneer of self-hosted AI. Building the future where individuals and businesses control their own AI destiny.

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"The future of AI shouldn't be controlled by a handful of tech giants. Every individual, every business, every nation should have the right to run AI on their own terms, with complete privacy and control."
โ€” Peter Steinberger, Founder of clawbot

๐Ÿš€ The Journey

2008
Started iOS Development

Began developing iOS applications, focusing on productivity and developer tools that would later influence clawbot's design philosophy.

2011
Founded PSPDFKit

Created one of the most successful PDF frameworks for mobile platforms, serving millions of users worldwide and learning the importance of developer-focused tools.

2018
Privacy Awakening

Witnessed the growing concerns about data privacy and began exploring ways to build powerful software without compromising user privacy.

2022
AI Revolution Begins

Recognized the potential and dangers of centralized AI systems, began developing the concept for a truly private, self-hosted AI assistant.

2024
clawbot Launch

Launched clawbot as the world's first truly privacy-focused, self-hosted AI assistant, gaining rapid adoption among privacy-conscious developers and businesses.

2026
Global Expansion

Expanding clawbot's reach to emerging markets like India, recognizing the importance of data sovereignty and digital independence in developing economies.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Connection to India

Digital Sovereignty Vision: Peter believes India's focus on digital independence and data localization makes it a natural leader in the self-hosted AI movement. clawbot's philosophy aligns perfectly with India's vision of technological self-reliance.

Supporting Innovation: Through clawbot, Peter aims to empower India's vibrant startup ecosystem with tools that don't compromise on privacy or create vendor dependencies, enabling truly innovative solutions.

Cost-Effective AI: Understanding India's price-sensitive market, Peter designed clawbot to eliminate recurring subscription costs while providing enterprise-grade AI capabilities.

๐Ÿ“Š Impact & Achievements

84K+

Developers using clawbot worldwide

15+

Years in software development

100%

Open source commitment

0

Data breaches or privacy violations

๐Ÿ’ญ Philosophy & Vision

Privacy as a Fundamental Right

Peter believes that privacy isn't a luxuryโ€”it's a fundamental human right. In an age where data is the new oil, individuals and organizations should have complete control over their information.

Open Source for Trust

Transparency builds trust. By making clawbot completely open source, Peter ensures that users can verify exactly what the software does with their dataโ€”something impossible with closed-source cloud AI services.

Democratizing AI

AI shouldn't be controlled by a few tech giants. Peter's vision is to democratize AI technology, making it accessible to everyone regardless of their technical background or financial resources.

๐ŸŒŸ Recognition & Speaking

Peter regularly speaks at conferences about privacy, AI ethics, and the future of self-hosted technologies. His insights have been featured in:

  • TechCrunch - "The Case for Self-Hosted AI"
  • Wired - "Privacy in the Age of AI"
  • IEEE Computer Society - "Decentralized AI Systems"
  • Indian Tech Summit - "Data Sovereignty and AI"

๐Ÿค Connect with Peter

Peter is always interested in connecting with fellow privacy advocates, developers, and entrepreneurs who share the vision of a more private, decentralized digital future.

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