Pat Gelsinger, the former CEO of Intel and VMware, has taken on a new role as the head of technology and executive chairman at Gloo, a Boulder, Colorado-based tech company focused on providing tools for Christian churches and faith-based organizations. In this role, Gelsinger will help develop artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including virtual assistants and chatbots, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of religious groups.
Gelsinger’s appointment marks his return to an operational leadership role after leaving Intel in 2024 following disagreements with the board over his turnaround plans. Gelsinger has been a lifelong Christian and has led a group in the San Francisco Bay Area focused on expanding church membership for over a decade. Prior to this new role, he served on Gloo’s board as non-executive chairman since 2018.
Founded in 2013, Gloo raised $110 million in growth financing last year to support its AI initiatives. The company is working on developing chatbots with a “safe search” feature that provides answers rooted in Christian teachings. Gelsinger will oversee Gloo’s product and engineering teams as they work on expanding these AI tools.
“Technology has the power to connect, uplift, and transform lives — but only when built with purpose,” Gelsinger stated in a press release.
