Sriram Krishnan, a prominent former technology executive and venture capitalist, is set to depart from the Trump administration at the close of June.
In a statement shared on X, Krishnan expressed profound gratitude for his tenure: “It is hard to express how big a privilege it has been to serve the American people and how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to do so.” He further emphasized, “First and foremost, it has been an honor to serve under President [Donald Trump]. Without his leadership, we would not be leading in the AI race.”
Krishnan has served as a senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence at the White House, joining a cadre of tech industry figures who took on roles within the second Trump administration. His extensive career includes leading product teams at major companies such as Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snap. Most recently, he was a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm whose founders openly supported Trump during the 2024 election cycle.
Within his post, Krishnan highlighted several “key public accomplishments,” notably the administration’s AI Action Plan, which notably prioritized the development of data centers over immediate regulatory measures and safety protocols. Following this, President Trump enacted various executive orders concerning AI, including one designed to challenge state-level AI regulations and another focusing on oversight, which experienced delays and was subsequently narrowed due to industry pushback.
Additionally, President Trump has publicly supported the concept of the government acquiring equity stakes in significant AI companies.
Krishnan also acknowledged his closest collaborator over the past 18 months, David Sacks. Sacks, an investor and podcaster, stepped down earlier this year from his role as AI and crypto czar and now serves as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Regarding Sacks’ contributions, Krishnan stated, “[Sacks’] continuing advocacy for America winning on AI has been and continues to be crucial.”
Looking ahead, Krishnan announced plans to “build institutions” dedicated to addressing major challenges facing “America and its allies.” The Washington Post has reported that he intends to establish an external institution that would enable him to maintain influence over Trump’s AI policy direction.
Krishnan concluded by outlining the complex issues ahead: “Whether it is energy, data centers or a clear path for Americans to experience the benefits of AI, there are many tough issues we all need to navigate together.”
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