Shivam Bharuka

Shivam Bharuka is a serial entrepreneur and startup advisor based in London, United Kingdom, best known as the Co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Builder.ai. From 2016 to 2022, he scaled the AI-driven software development platform to a $1.3 billion unicorn valuation, securing over $450 million in funding from prominent backers like Microsoft and the Qatar Investment Authority. Prior to building this no-code enterprise, he completed his Computer Science education at University College London and held various engineering roles across the technology sector. After departing his executive position following a major funding round, he transitioned to launching independent builder projects in 2023 while sharing startup advice with his LinkedIn followers. Today, his professional focus remains centered on advising early-stage technology startups and developing innovative artificial intelligence software solutions within the broader tech ecosystem.