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Builder.ai founder Sachin Dev Duggal plots new AI startup

The new venture comes months on from Duggal stepping down as CEO of Builder

The founder of Builder.ai is drawing up plans for a new AI startup, according to sources familiar with the matter. 

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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