This search for knowledge can be incredibly time-consuming and, at times, frustrating. In fact, studies show that knowledge workers spend up to 9.6 hours per week just searching for information, reducing overall productivity. I know this all too well. For example, when I was trying to understand the European B2B market – its challenges, growth opportunities, etc. – it took me four months to gather all the details I needed. The process was exhausting, and it felt like I was constantly chasing after bits of information that never quite came together.

I remember countless evenings spent with my co-founder, discussing over a beer how we could develop a system to make this process easier – not just for us, but for anyone who finds themselves in the same situation. We dreamed of a tool that could crawl websites, gather the information we needed, and have it ready whenever we wanted it. A tool that could simplify the endless searches that take up so much of our time as professionals and entrepreneurs.

The problem: time-consuming searches

For entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone driven by curiosity, searching for information is one of the most time-consuming parts of life. As founders, we are constantly faced with challenges that require us to find and analyse information. But the search itself often feels like a never-ending cycle. And while tools like ChatGPT offer some help, the main issue is trustworthiness – you can't always rely on the information you get.

Take, for example, my experience with competitor pricing. My co-founder and I would spend days going from website to website, trying to understand our competitors' pricing models. We wanted to map all the prices in one place so we could strategise our own pricing. But every time the market shifted, we'd have to start all over again, creating new tables and spending hours just to get the data we needed. It was a repetitive, and frustrating process.

The solution: DUDU

Out of this frustration, DUDU was born. Our mission was simple: to create a tool that could end the cycle of endless searches and provide us with the information we need quickly and reliably. Once we built DUDU, everything changed. The same B2B market research that took me four months to complete was done in minutes. I was thrilled to see it perform tasks that I never thought were possible. That's when I knew we had something special – something that could benefit not only us but also the wider community of founders and professionals.

DUDU is more than just another search engine. It's an AI-powered assistant that combines two key features:

• Quick search (Question Answer Machine): this feature delivers fast, context-aware responses in under seven sentences, perfect for getting insights without wasting time
• Deep search (The AI Researcher): when you need in-depth analysis, Deep Search dives into complex topics and provides detailed, up-to-date, and reliable information, ideal for tasks like market research, price comparison etc.

The vision: a complete personal assistant

But our vision for DUDU goes beyond just answering questions. We want to develop it into a complete personal assistant – one that understands your needs, remembers important dates, and handles tasks for you. In the near future, DUDU will assist with recruitment by identifying top talent, support price comparisons, lead generation, competitor analysis and even aid in scientific exploration. Our goal is to help users reclaim their time, make informed decisions, and focus on what truly matters.

We envision a future where DUDU is more than just a tool; it's a trusted companion that professionals and entrepreneurs can rely on to navigate the complexities of their work. Whether it's preparing for an important meeting, keeping track of deadlines, or helping you make data-driven decisions, DUDU is designed to be the assistant you've always needed.

The current state: constant growth and improvement

Right now, DUDU is in its early stages, but it's already proving to be a game-changer.

DUDU is evolving into a powerful tool for professionals and entrepreneurs. Here’s a quick look at its latest features:

• Quick searches: DUDU can perform fast searches on any topic, making it ideal for both informational and commercial queries
• In-depth insights: DUDU provides detailed analysis across topics like market trends, company financials, and more. Perfect for deep dives into complex subjects
• Market research: get comprehensive data quickly, helping you make informed decisions with ease
• Price comparison: compare prices across the web, including Amazon, making it easier for e-commerce businesses to stay competitive
• Multilingual support: now available in seven languages – German, English, Hindi, Tamil, French, Turkish, and Polish – with more on the way
• Accuracy first: DUDU eliminates misleading information, ensuring you get accurate, up-to-date responses

We're committed to giving more power to people, especially our fellow founders and professionals who face the same challenges we did.

As we continue to refine DUDU, our focus remains on making it the best possible tool for anyone who relies on information to make decisions. We’re excited about what’s to come, and we invite you to join us on this journey as we transform the way you search for and use information.

DUDU is our solution to the endless search. And we're just getting started.