Ex-Trump AI Adviser Sriram Krishnan Targets Raising a $500 Million Venture Fund

Sriram Krishnan, a former AI adviser to President Donald Trump who departed the White House in June, is raising an AI-focused venture fund targeting approximately $500 million. The fund aims to invest in growth- and later-stage companies, specifically accelerating AI's role in national security. Previously associated with Microsoft, Twitter, and Andreessen Horowitz, Krishnan worked under David Sacks on the administration's AI action plan. This transition from public policy to private investment raises concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest.