Technology provider for the faith ecosystem establishes presence in tech hub to accelerate growth, advance initiatives to shape technology for good
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gloo, a technology platform serving the faith ecosystem, today announced the opening of a new office in Palo Alto, California. Located at 412 Olive Avenue, the new office will play a vital role as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. The 6,450 square foot space will also serve as a gathering place for faith, technology and community leaders to collaboratively engage on the most pressing topics shaping the future of technology, such as AI.
“Our mission at Gloo is to serve those who serve – connecting churches, ministries and nonprofits to unlock their collective strength,” said Scott Beck, CEO and co-founder at Gloo. “We look forward to helping the vibrant community of servant organizations in the Bay Area do more of what they’re called to do.”
Gloo offers a purpose-built suite of products and services to serve the faith ecosystem. In the U.S. alone, this ecosystem is made up of approximately 450,000 churches, faith networks, service providers, and nonprofits. But it’s highly fragmented and has yet to fully adopt digital technology. Gloo is building the infrastructure to change that. The Gloo platform connects and equips faith organizations with the technology, services and marketplace they need to expand their reach and deepen engagement. Gloo currently serves over 100,000 faith, ministry and nonprofit leaders.
As part of the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to enhancing the value of its platform, Gloo has completed more than a dozen acquisitions and strategic investments since late 2023. The company also recently introduced the Flourishing AI (FAI) Benchmark, a research-based framework that evaluates how well today’s leading Large Language Models (LLMs) support human flourishing. The FAI Benchmark is one of the first comprehensive assessments of AI values. Prominent technologist Pat Gelsinger serves as executive chair and head of technology at Gloo.
“Establishing a presence in Silicon Valley will help Gloo tap into an unparalleled ecosystem of talent, experience and vision,” said Gelsinger. “Our highest principle is to shape technology for good, and this office will help us do that in a critical hub of modern innovation, especially as AI continues to influence our world in novel ways.”
Gloo plans to host a series of events at its new Palo Alto office, where leaders from across the technology industry, the local community and the faith ecosystem will be able to engage on a variety of topics. More information on these events will follow in the coming months.
Statements of Support from Local Leaders:
Sanjay Poonen, CEO of Cohesity: “Gloo is doing essential work helping to steer conversations about AI and other technologies towards human values. It’s a vital perspective and I’ll be the first to welcome them to Palo Alto.”
Julie Sullivan, President of Santa Clara University: “We appreciate Gloo’s intent to start conversations about the future of technologies like AI. As a nerve center of innovation, we must also lead the conversation in how to develop technology responsibly, so it aligns with our shared human values.”
Nancy Ortberg, Director of Horizons, Transforming the Bay with Christ: “Pat Gelsinger has been a pioneer in showing how faith and technology can come together for Kingdom Impact. I am excited to see how he and Gloo will continue to serve the Bay Area and help leaders and organizations pursue their mission with even greater effectiveness.”
About Gloo
Gloo is a leading technology platform for the faith and flourishing ecosystem, providing values-based AI, resources, insights and funding so people and communities flourish and organizations thrive. Gloo serves over 100,000 faith, ministry and nonprofit leaders and is based in Boulder, Colorado. For more information visit Gloo.com.
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