Imagine turning a spark of an idea into a million-dollar business without coding skills or a big budget. That’s the promise of AI, and it’s changing the game for entrepreneurs.
Henrik Werdelin, the brains behind Barkbox and startup studio Prehype, is now using AI through his New York-based venture, Audos, to help regular folks—like car mechanics or virtual golf coaches—build thriving businesses fast.
With Audos, Werdelin’s mission is to scale entrepreneurship from supporting a few startups a year to empowering hundreds of thousands. AI makes this possible by simplifying everything. No need for tech know-how—Audos’ AI tools let you create products just by describing your idea in plain English. Want to launch a service for evaluating car repair quotes or coaching golfers online? AI handles the heavy lifting, building sleek digital products in a snap.
The real magic happens with customer acquisition. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook have killer algorithms for finding your audience, and Audos uses AI to fine-tune your pitch and target the right people. A simple ad like “Got a business idea but don’t know where to start?” pulls in dreamers, and Audos’ AI chats with them to shape their vision and test if it’ll fly.
Since its beta, Audos has launched hundreds of businesses, from AI nutritionists to “after-death logistics” services, proving small ideas can scale fast.
Audos’ model is different—no equity stakes, just a 15% revenue share for up to $25,000 in funding, AI tools, and marketing help. It’s perfect for “donkeycorns”—one- or two-person teams building sustainable, life-changing businesses. As Werdelin says, “What we’re after here is the millions of people who can create million-dollar businesses or half-million dollar businesses that are real and life changing.”
With layoffs pushing more people toward entrepreneurship, AI’s ability to streamline product creation and marketing is a lifeline.
Backed by $11.5 million from True Ventures, Audos shows AI’s power to scale lean. It’s not about chasing unicorns but helping everyday entrepreneurs build real, profitable businesses. Likewise, at Genius Group, we see AI as the key to unlocking your wealth-building potential, turning small ideas into big wins.
