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Henrik Werdelin

Founder

Founder at BarkBox

New York, New York, United States

FoundedBarkBox

About

Henrik Werdelin is the co-founder of Bark (BarkBox), an NYSE-listed pet products company, the startup studio Prehype, and Audos, an AI platform for entrepreneurs. He co-hosts the podcast "Beyond the Prompt" with Jeremy Utley and is co-author of the forthcoming book "Me, My Customer and AI," and previously served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Index Ventures and head of product development at MTV International. Werdelin holds a BA in Social and Political Science from Aalborg University and a Master's in Journalism from the University of Westminster.

Founder at BarkBox

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BarkBox's investors · 4

BoxGroupNew York · $1M checks · since 2014Founders Circle CapitalSan Francisco · since 2014Lerer HippeauNew York · $500K – $2M checks · since 2014RRE VenturesNew York · $5M – $15M checks · since 2014

Co-founders at BarkBox

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Matt MeekerDirector
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Carly StrifeExecutive Officer

Experience

  1. BARKFoundercurrent2011 — presentNew York
  2. AudosFoundercurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
  3. PrehypeFounding Partnercurrent2010 — present
  4. Me, My Customer and AI / The Acorn MethodAuthorcurrent2020 — present
  5. BIG - Bjarke Ingels GroupBoard Member2017 — 2024
  6. IssuuBoard Member2009 — 2021
  7. Index VenturesEntrepreneur in Residence2009 — 2010
  8. JoostChief Creative Officer2006 — 2009
  9. MTV NetworksVice President, Product development and strategy2002 — 2006
  10. TripledashFounder1999 — 2001
  11. MTV NetworksProducer1998 — 1999
  12. BBCRadio Producer1997 — 1998

Skills & more

Facebook10Product Development99Experience Design33Mentoring22Venture Capital54New Venture Development17Early-stage Startups46Design Thinking9Creative Strategy19Product Incubation12Start-ups99Strategy99
+12 moreTelevisionBrand DevelopmentDigital MediaDigital InnovationMobile ApplicationsStrategic PartnershipsProduct ManagementMobile DevicesE-commerceOnline AdvertisingAdvertisingDigital Marketing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Henrik Werdelin?
Henrik Werdelin is the co-founder of Bark (BarkBox), an NYSE-listed pet products company, the startup studio Prehype, and Audos, an AI platform for entrepreneurs. He co-hosts the podcast "Beyond the Prompt" with Jeremy Utley and is co-author of the forthcoming book "Me, My Customer and AI," and previously served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Index Ventures and head of product development at MTV International. Werdelin holds a BA in Social and Political Science from Aalborg University and a Master's in Journalism from the University of Westminster.
Where does Henrik Werdelin work?
Henrik Werdelin is Founder of BarkBox.
What companies did Henrik Werdelin found?
Henrik Werdelin founded BarkBox.
Where did Henrik Werdelin go to school?
Henrik Werdelin studied at Aalborg University (BA, Social and Polical Science); University of Westminster (MA, Journalism); Tranegaard.

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Also attended University of Westminster60

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Shared employers

Also worked at BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group1

Yan MaExecutive Director at The Spartan Group

Also worked at Issuu7

Bradley HorowitzInvestor at Wisdom VenturesChristian Lindegaard JepsenPartner at Heartcore CapitalRenata PompeoInvestor at DOMO.VCKen SobajimaVenture Partner at MS&AD VenturesBill ShawPartner at Entrepreneur VenturesZac WellmerFounder at Tupelo

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Also worked at Index Ventures125

Danny RimerPartner at Index VenturesAdrianna MaInvestor at Index VenturesAli Fisher SweetInvestor at Index VenturesAna AndreescuInvestor at Index VenturesAndré DuboisInvestor at Index VenturesAvron MarcusInvestor at Index Ventures

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Also worked at MTV Networks60

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