Meet Christopher
Christopher John Burke is an inventor, entrepreneur, and deep-tech strategist whose career spans the full arc of modern computing. He has taken two companies public, holds a growing portfolio of globally protected patents, and is now leading Trust Cards, a company redefining how people interact securely with technology through distributed, battery-less Agentic AI devices. His work blends rigorous engineering with a human-centered philosophy rooted in faith, integrity, and long-term technological stewardship.
In a world increasingly dependent on digital systems, Christopher John Burke has devoted his life to a single question: how do we create technology that can be trusted? As the CEO and Founder of Trust Cards, he is shaping a future where security, autonomy, and human dignity are integral to the tools we use every day. His work is guided not just by innovation, but by conviction, faith, perseverance, and the belief that technology must ultimately serve people.
Early Journey
Christopher began his career in Australia, working on IBM mainframe systems during a period when computing was transitioning from institutional hardware to personal devices. This early exposure gave him a vantage point that few others share: he witnessed firsthand the sweeping technological shift from centralized systems to the distributed, mobile era.
These formative years grounded him in both technical rigor and systems-level thinking. But more importantly, they revealed a truth he would return to throughout his career, technology does not advance in straight lines. It evolves in paradigms.
As the industry shifted, so did Christopher. He moved from engineering roles into entrepreneurship, eventually scaling two deep-tech companies to public listings, one in the UK and one in Australia. These milestones were not just commercial achievements; they were proof that emerging technologies can be brought to market in meaningful, lasting ways when backed by unwavering commitment.
His entrepreneurial journey was never driven solely by ambition. He describes it as a process of continuous learning, patience, and discernment
“A journey of understanding how and why a technology puzzle makes sense, and then how it can be constructed.”
A New Layer of Intelligence
The next turning point arrived unexpectedly, not from the market, but from a technological breakthrough in wireless power. Qi wireless charging, which had been quietly maturing in the background of consumer electronics, was radically more capable than the NFC systems that dominated card-based technology. It offered enough power to run Bluetooth, dynamic displays, and embedded AI, without requiring a battery.
This insight was transformative. A battery-less, intelligent device could operate securely, indefinitely, and independently, unlike smartphones, which rely on fragile app ecosystems, constant charging, and centralized control.
As Christopher explored the implications of this, the path toward Trust Cards began to form.
The breakthrough was validated when the first seven Trust Cards patents were approved in Hong Kong.
“The approval of those patents was a defining moment,” he reflects. “To receive novelty and inventiveness acknowledgment at that level is extremely rare. It solidified the foundation for everything that would follow.”
This marked the beginning of a new domain, not an accessory to smartphones, but an intelligent, distributed layer designed to coexist alongside them.
Challenges, Resilience, and Faith
Bringing forward a new paradigm in technology is never straightforward. Along the way, Christopher faced the universal challenges of innovation: skepticism, capital intensity, long development cycles, and the complexity of building something for markets that do not yet exist.
But throughout these phases, one constant has guided him: faith.
“Success, to me, is fulfillment in life,” he shares. “I am deeply religious and I follow a path that allows personal growth and a Christian mission to be the best I can be, with God’s help, especially when taking on things that seem beyond my own strength.”
For Christopher, challenges are not deterrents. They are catalysts for deeper trust and greater clarity of purpose.
“Challenging times are the reason God is there to pick us up. The knowledge of God comes from challenging events.”
This grounding is visible not only in how he leads, but also in how he defines his responsibility to others. He speaks openly about the importance of recognizing both the difficulty of the entrepreneurial journey and the dignity of those who strive toward a vision that may never be widely understood.
Trust Cards and the Future of Secure AI
Today, Christopher leads Trust Cards, a company focused on developing a secure, distributed network of intelligent, battery-less Agentic AI devices in the form of a durable smart card with an E-INK display. These cards are designed to serve as a trusted identity and security layer that operates autonomously and continuously, without apps, without dependence on centralized platforms, and without exposure to the vulnerabilities of smartphones.
The strategic implications are significant. With over 50 billion physical cards already in global circulation, Trust Cards is operating in a market that touches nearly every person in the world. Even converting 1% of that ecosystem would represent a foundational shift in how identity, authentication, and secure interaction occur.
The company’s early traction includes partnerships and interest from leading organizations, including confidential engagement from one of the top three AI technology companies in the United States—an indication of the strategic importance of this emerging infrastructure layer.
Looking Ahead
Christopher’s vision is expansive but deeply grounded. He is not pursuing disruption for its own sake, nor is he interested in technological spectacle.
He is building infrastructure: something quiet, durable, and essential. A layer of trust!
“My goal is to impact the global issuance of 50 billion cards, upgrading or replacing them with intelligent Agentic AI cards. Even reaching 1% of that would be a meaningful and fulfilling result.”
Closing Reflection
In a time when technology is often driven by speed rather than substance, Christopher’s work stands as a reminder that innovation can be principled. Trust is not a feature, it is a foundation. And the tools we rely on every day should be built with care, coherence, and integrity.
For Christopher, the future is not just digital. It is human, secure, and guided by values that endure.
Website: www.trust-cards.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trust-cards
Patents: https://patents.justia.com/inventor/christopher-john-burke
