What is HOPE Bot?

HOPE Bot is a proprietary AI platform developed by Equity Intelligence, LLC (dba The Hope Group) and currently under provisional patent filing. It is a suite of customizable AI agents designed specifically for chambers of commerce, business associations, CDFIs, and nonprofit organizations serving communities of color.

The platform includes an RFP Aggregation Agent, Fundraising Discovery Agent, CRM Intelligence Agent, and Financial Intelligence Agent. The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) is HOPE Bot's founding deployment partner.

HOPE Bot is available for licensing. Contact: chris@hopecoded.com · hopecoded.com

Awards & Recognition

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Communicator Award 2025

Series-Student, Excellence 2025

Telly Award 2025

Bronze Winner

Visionary Award 2023

Winner

MTLC Tech 2025

Nomination Top 50

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce 2023

Innovator of the Year Award

About Rev. Chris Hope - Hope Coded

Community Work

Building communities and guiding spiritual growth through technology-enhanced ministry.

Education & Tech Transition

Bridging the gap between traditional education and emerging technologies.

Founding The Hope Group

Creating a platform for ethical technology education and values-driven technology.

"From the pulpit to the podium, I've helped classrooms, communities, and companies understand what's truly at stake in our AI future."

My Professional Journey

Profiles & Interviews

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.

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Celebrating the Moment

Explore highlights from the ceremonies and media coverage celebrating this milestone.

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Honoured by the City of Cambridge

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Rev. Chris Hope - City of Cambridge Commendation

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Senate Commendation Ceremony