Who is Sriram Krishnan, Donald Trump's New Senior Policy Advisor for AI?
In addition to his professional achievements, Sriram Krishnan, along with his wife Aarthi Ramamurthy, co-hosts The Aarthi and Sriram Show, a podcast that delves into topics such as technology, entrepreneurship, and culture.
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In a bid to solidify the United States' position as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor for AI at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, expressing his confidence in Krishnan’s expertise and leadership.
"Sriram Krishnan will focus on maintaining American leadership in AI and shaping AI policy across the government," Trump said. "He will collaborate closely with David Sacks and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology."
Krishnan, 41, expressed his honour at the appointment through social media, stating, "I’m honoured to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI."
Who is Sriram Krishnan?
Krishnan brings extensive experience to the role. Previously a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, he has invested personally in prominent companies such as SpaceX, Figma, and Scale.ai. His career includes leadership positions at Meta, Twitter/X, and Microsoft, where he was a founding member of Windows Azure.
His appointment has received widespread praise. Sanjeev Joshipura, Executive Director of Indiaspora, described Krishnan as an "insightful thinker" with a rare ability to combine public policy, international affairs, and technology.
Krishnan holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Anna University. In addition to his professional achievements, he and his wife, Aarthi Ramamurthy, co-host The Aarthi and Sriram Show, a podcast discussing technology, entrepreneurship, and culture.
Other Nominations by Trump
Krishnan’s appointment comes as part of a broader set of high-profile nominations. Trump has named Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to the United Kingdom, focusing on strengthening US-UK relations in trade, investment, and culture. Additionally, Herschel Walker has been nominated as Ambassador to the Bahamas, and former Georgia Senator David Perdue has been nominated as Ambassador to China. Perdue’s nomination, particularly, underscores Trump’s strategy to foster positive relations with China, leveraging Perdue’s international business expertise.
