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How to build a business with AI? Founder of Audos - Nicholas Thorne on the New Rules for Entrepreneurship

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Feb 18, 2025

Nicholas Thorne, Co-founder of Audos and former Wall Street expert, discusses the transformative power of AI in entrepreneurship. Thorne highlights how AI is reshaping career paths and emphasizes the ‘Donkey Corn’ model for sustainable business growth. He stresses the importance of relationship capital and introduces the 5P framework for identifying market opportunities. The conversation also touches on starting small with AI applications and the significance of authenticity in building customer trust, blending innovation with genuine connection.

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INSIGHT

Entrepreneurship in the AI Future

AI-driven job displacement makes entrepreneurship a necessary skill.
Millions might need to create their own businesses in the AI future.

INSIGHT

Democratizing Entrepreneurship

Many aspiring entrepreneurs lack resources and mentorship.
AI can democratize entrepreneurial knowledge, scaling access to resources.

ANECDOTE

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A Texas mom uses AI to scale her postpartum fitness business, 'Mom Bod'.
AI helps her connect with clients, offer plans, and manage her business.

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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.

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Audos Mate: Mate.Audos

00:00 Meet Nicholas Thorne: Co-Founder of Audos
01:06 The Mission of Audos: Empowering Entrepreneurs in an AI-Driven World
02:21 The Future of Work: Why AI Is Essential for Entrepreneurs
05:09 Real-Life Success Stories: The Donkey Corns Explained
09:40 The PreHype Journey: Building Entrepreneurial Expertise
22:24 The 5P Framework: Identifying Your Ideal Customer
31:56 Visceral Language and AI: The Power of Words in Business
33:05 AI’s Role in Business: Consolidating and Simplifying Language
34:14 Problem Reframing: How AI Assists in Tackling Big Challenges
36:27 Generative AI in Action: Early Experiments and Insights
40:48 The Inkling Slot Machine: Sparking Innovation with AI
45:12 Authenticity in AI-Driven Businesses: Why It’s Crucial
56:38 Final Reflections and Actionable Insights

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