Sriram Krishnan Is Trump's New AI Advisor. Know All About Indian-Origin Entrepreneur's Podcast, Tech Career So Far

Sriram Krishnan began his academic journey at SRM Valliammai Engineering College in Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

US President-elect Donald Trump has named an Indian-American as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sriram Krishnan will play a vital role in shaping AI policy across government sectors. The newly appointed Senior White House Policy Advisor on AI will also work closely with David O. Sacks, who's responsible for the AI and cryptocurrency department.

Are you also wondering who Sriram Krishnan is and why he was appointed to this position? 

Who Is Sriram Krishnan?

Krishnan began his academic journey at SRM Valliammai Engineering College in Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. He launched his professional career at Microsoft, where he made significant contributions to the development of Windows Azure, particularly its APIs and services, and authored the book Programming Windows Azure for O’Reilly.

Throughout his career, Krishnan has held prominent positions at several leading tech companies. In 2013, he joined Facebook, where he played a pivotal role in scaling its mobile app download ads business. He later moved to Snap, contributing to various product initiatives, and subsequently worked at Twitter until 2019. Following Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now X) in 2022, Krishnan collaborated on restructuring the platform.

In 2021, Krishnan joined Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a general partner, concentrating on emerging technologies and innovative ventures. By 2023, he expanded his responsibilities by leading a16z’s first international office in London, reflecting his commitment to advancing global innovation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Krishnan is actively involved as an investor and advisor to the Indian fintech firm Cred. Additionally, he co-hosts The Aarthi and Sriram Show podcast alongside his wife, Aarthi Ramamurthy, where they interview prominent figures in the tech industry, including Elon Musk.

A strong proponent of artificial intelligence, Krishnan has offered insights on balancing the needs of AI companies and internet platforms in an opinion piece for The New York Times. He has consistently advocated for collaborative, technology-driven approaches over litigation.

In his latest role in Washington, Krishnan is tasked with coordinating AI policy across US government agencies while collaborating with Trump's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. His key objective is to strike a balance between regulation and innovation, ensuring that the United States continues to lead in the field of artificial intelligence.