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How to build a business with AI? Founder of Audos - Nicholas Thorne on the New Rules for Entrepreneurship
18 Feb 2025
In this episode, Nicholas Thorne, co-founder of Audos, shares his mission to help a million entrepreneurs build sustainable, AI-powered businesses. He introduces the concept of the “Donkey Corn,” breaks down the Five P’s framework for spotting opportunity, and explains why AI makes entrepreneurship more accessible—and more urgent—than ever.Nicholas also explores how to build with authenticity, leverage relationship capital, and align passion with purpose. This episode is full of tactical insights for anyone ready to turn ideas into action in the age of generative AI.Key Takeaways:AI Makes Entrepreneurship Essential – Nicholas highlights how AI-driven job displacement is reshaping traditional career paths, making entrepreneurship a necessary and forward-thinking choice.The ‘Donkey Corn’ Model – Learn about this innovative, sustainable business model powered by AI that helps entrepreneurs scale effectively.Relationship Capital is Key – Authentic connections and leveraging networks are fundamental to building successful ventures and understanding customer needs.The Five P’s Framework – A simple but powerful tool for identifying market opportunities by focusing on customer pain points and aligning them with viable solutions.Start Small, Scale Strategically – Nicholas emphasizes the value of beginning with manageable AI applications and iterating over time to create big, scalable impact.Audos Instagram: Direct • Instagram Audos Website: Audos - Co Pilot for EntrepreneursAudos Mail: [email protected] Mate: Mate.Audos00:00 Meet Nicholas Thorne: Co-Founder of Audos01:06 The Mission of Audos: Empowering Entrepreneurs in an AI-Driven World02:21 The Future of Work: Why AI Is Essential for Entrepreneurs05:09 Real-Life Success Stories: The Donkey Corns Explained09:40 The PreHype Journey: Building Entrepreneurial Expertise22:24 The 5P Framework: Identifying Your Ideal Customer31:56 Visceral Language and AI: The Power of Words in Business33:05 AI’s Role in Business: Consolidating and Simplifying Language34:14 Problem Reframing: How AI Assists in Tackling Big Challenges36:27 Generative AI in Action: Early Experiments and Insights40:48 The Inkling Slot Machine: Sparking Innovation with AI45:12 Authenticity in AI-Driven Businesses: Why It’s Crucial56:38 Final Reflections and Actionable Insights📜 Read the transcript for this episode:Transcript of How to build a business with AI? Founder of Audos - Nicholas Thorne on the New Rules for Entrepreneurship | For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelinJeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley Show edited by Emma Cecilie Jensen.
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