Definition
An early model used to test concepts quickly.
Examples
The prototype helped us confirm the workflow made sense.
Origin
Modern business/startup term; used as practical shorthand in product, growth, and investing.
Use it in Nautis
Track prototype alongside everything else in your startup.
Nautis brings planning, fundraising, finance, and operations into one AI-native workspace — so concepts like prototype stop being spreadsheet trivia and start showing up where decisions get made.