The Rev. Chris Hope
"The Tech Rev” as seen on
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My Story
"When I became a father, the future stopped being theoretical."
From Ministry to The Loop Lab to Boston University, my journey has been about bridging the gap between innovation and humanity. As a father to my 8 month old son, Asher, I see the world we're building through his eyes. Every algorithm, every digital story, every AI system, every technological advancement must serve not just efficiency, but human flourishing.
Hope Coded represents the intersection of cutting-edge technology and timeless values. It represents MY story. It's about ensuring that as we race toward an AI-powered future, we never lose sight of what makes us human.
Honored for Innovation & Impact
We’re proud to share that Hope Coded’s founder was recently recognized by both the U.S. Senate and the City of Cambridge for outstanding contributions to innovation, the arts, community organizing, and justice.
These honors include a Congressional Commendation from Senator Ed Markey and a City Proclamation from Cambridge—home of MIT and Harvard—celebrating leadership in creative equity and innovation.
The Hope Group
Bridge the gap between AI innovation and ethical implementation
AI and Ethics Trainings + Micro-Credentials
Custom AI Workflows for Organizations
Branded AI Assistants / Bots / Tools
Speaking Engagements & Advisory
Certification and Credentialing Badges
“Ready to Build Ethical AI With Us?”
Contact: Chris@hopecoded.com
Badges of The Hope Group
Trusted By Leaders
Recent Press Coverage
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Boston Business Journal: June 2025. AI workshop offers back-office help for Black-owned businesses
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WCVB 5 for Good: The Loop Lab provides training to diversify media industry
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Boston Business Journal: Loop Lab teaches BIPOC youth media arts skills
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Jaylen Brown wants to create a ‘Black Wall Street in Boston.’ What would that look like?
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Bay State Banner: Loop Lab to mark seven years with gala
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Cambridge Day: Loop Lab inspired by Port neighborhood with $250k startup grant
Profiles & Interviews
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Boston Globe Summit Panel 2025
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GBH Rooted Appearance 2025
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AVNation TV: Chris Hope on AVWeek
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AV Interactive Interview
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Kendall Square Association: Meet Chris Hope
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Boston University Faculty Profile
Thought Leadership & Articles
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HopeBuilds on Medium: Storytellers for Social Good
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HopeBuilds on Medium: From AI to AI Quilting
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Harvard Divinity News Archive
Featured Works
Sponsored by Audible -The New Narrative
Sponsored by Audible - Books to Bars (Telly Award Winner)
Audible Dialog (Telly Award Winner)
Welcome to Loop Lab
Working as a Film Producer
Music
Resurrecting My Essence
Resurrecting My Essence is a spiritual, Afro-futurist sound journey — part jazz, part hip-hop, part cinematic score. This album rises from deep soul and gospel roots, fusing modern electronic textures with ancestral rhythms.
It’s music about rebirth, healing, and stepping into a higher self — a sonic phoenix rising at the crossroads of faith, culture, and transformation.
Produced, arranged, and written by Rev. Christopher Hope.
🎬 Watch the official video for “Black Stars Ascending” — a visual meditation on rebirth, identity, and divine transformation.
Podcasts
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iHeartRadio: What's the Risk? with Chris Hope
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Speaker Podcast Interview
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AV Magazine: Making Waves Podcast
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AVNation Podcast: AVWeek 680, 497, 459
FEATURE In Boston Business Journal!
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FEATURE In Boston Business Journal! 〰️
Media
"Bring ethics into your innovation journey."
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