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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Henrik Werdelin, the founder of Prehype, a startup studio that has helped build big brands like Barkbox, has now launched Audos, a new venture that leverages artificial intelligence to scale the startup creation process. With Audos, Werdelin plans to increase the number of startups launched from "tens" per year to "hundreds of thousands" per year. The timing of Audos' launch seems opportune, as mass layoffs across various industries have led many workers to reevaluate their career paths. Meanwhile, AI tools have significantly lowered the barrier to building digital products and services, making it an ideal time for Werdelin's latest venture. At the core of Audos is the promise to help "everyday entrepreneurs" create million-dollar AI companies without requiring technical skills. Werdelin's journey from Prehype to Audos reflects the broader transformation happening in entrepreneurship, as he seeks to democratize the startup creation process. In the past, Prehype focused on working with tech founders to build traditional startups, which aimed to raise millions and pursue billion-dollar exits. However, with Audos, Werdelin aims to take the knowledge and methodology developed over the years and make it accessible to a wider range of entrepreneurs. Werdelin's vision is to empower "everyday entrepreneurs" who may sense a shift in the market but may not be keen to experiment with new technologies. By leveraging AI, Audos aims to provide these entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to build successful companies, without requiring them to have technical expertise. With its ambitious goal of launching 100,000 companies per year, Audos is poised to disrupt the startup ecosystem and provide new opportunities for entrepreneurs from all backgrounds.