Exclusive: Meta director Rohit Patel departs after 8 years to take on Microsoft Office Suite

The short version

Rohit Patel, after eight years at Meta, is leaving to launch Ndoc, an AI-driven alternative to Microsoft Office.

Key takeaways

• Rohit Patel leaves Meta, focusing on AI for his startup Ndoc.
• Ndoc aims to unify multiple workplace tools in a single platform.
• Patel seeks to open-source Ndoc's file format for broader accessibility.

Overall sentiment

The sentiment reflects excitement for innovation in the AI workspace.

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