Sriram Krishnan moves from White House AI adviser to private AI institution-building

Sriram Krishnan spent about a year and a half helping write America’s AI rulebook. Now he appears ready to invest in the companies that will have to live by it. A new venture fund focused on the intersection of AI and policy has been announced on X and tied to Krishnan. He served as Senior White House Policy Advisor on AI until mid-2026, and few investors have had a closer view of how Washington thinks about the technology. From policy desk to cap table The fund’s stated focus is AI and policy. The timing follows Krishnan’s government exit closely. He held the White House role from January 20, 2025, to June 30, 2026. When he stepped down, he said he planned to build institutions tackling major AI challenges for the US and its allies. He named energy and data centers as examples, the unglamorous plumbing that every large model depends on. As of October 2026, his stated plan was to keep shaping US AI policy while launching new AI technology initiatives. He has also reportedly explored leading a proposed industry self-regulatory body involving major AI firms such as Google and OpenAI. A resume built for this exact niche In July 2025, he co-authored the American AI Action Plan, the adm...