Building AI With Purpose: A Christ-Centered View On Leadership
Deepak Shrivastava
CEO, Co-founder of Sunrise AI
Website: www.sunrise.ai
A Leader in Technology with a Higher Calling
Deepak Shrivastava is more than just a co-founder of an AI company—he is a leader who views technology as a tool for serving others. His company focuses on helping customer success teams at large enterprises manage relationships and bring peace of mind to account managers. For Deepak, leadership in AI is not about hype or fear but about responsibility. As Scripture reminds us, “To whom much is given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48). His work reflects this stewardship mindset, using AI to help humans flourish rather than be replaced.
The Calculator Lesson – Amplifying Human Potential
Deepak once taught his daughter multiplication before showing her how to use a calculator. Her surprised reaction sparked in him a parallel for AI: it is not a replacement for human thinking but an amplifier. Leadership, too, is not about doing everything alone—it is about equipping others with the tools to succeed. Just as Christ gave His disciples authority to go and make disciples (Matthew 28:18–20), leaders today are called to empower, multiply, and build capacity in others. Technology, when stewarded wisely, mirrors this same principle.
Curiosity, Discernment, and the Role of Leaders
For Deepak, intellectual curiosity is the foundation of growth. He believes leaders must cultivate discerning minds, teaching others to question, reason, and seek truth. In a world where information can be manipulated, this is crucial. The Bible tells us, “Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Leadership is not blind acceptance but guiding people toward wisdom. Deepak sees it as his responsibility—both as a father and a leader—to instill curiosity, discernment, and resilience in the next generation.
Bridging Science and Faith
Though Deepak grew up in the Hindu faith, he openly acknowledges the harmony he sees between science and spirituality. He recognizes that the soul is something no AI can replicate, just as energy in physics never dies but transforms. Leaders in technology can take a powerful lesson here: no matter how advanced machines become, they cannot carry the breath of God (Genesis 2:7). True leadership requires humility—recognizing the limits of human creation and the supremacy of the Creator. For Deepak, the pursuit of knowledge continually points back to the mystery and wonder of God’s design.
Leading with Purpose in an AI World
As AI continues to evolve, Deepak asks a profound question: what will it mean for humanity? Will machines ever have a soul? His conclusion is clear—they will not. Only humans are made in God’s image, with free will, emotions, and the ability to love. For leaders, this is a sobering reminder that while technology can enhance, only Christ transforms. Leadership in the digital age must therefore focus on purpose, morality, and hope. As Deepak’s journey shows, true leadership isn’t just about building great technology—it’s about building lives anchored in truth.
Closing Reflection:
Deepak Shrivastava’s story reminds us that in an age of algorithms and automation, Christ-centered leadership remains essential. AI can calculate, predict, and even simulate—but it cannot love, forgive, or redeem. Only leaders who anchor their vision in Christ can inspire transformation that lasts for eternity.
Written by Jovilyn Dela Cruz
“Your body is the hardware, your brain is the processor, but your soul is the operating system. Unlike AI, when the power shuts off, your soul persists forever.”
