About AIPN
What We Do
Our Mission
The AI Policy Network (AIPN) is at the forefront of advocating for federal policies that prepare America for the emergence of AI systems on the path to AGI and beyond. We focus on addressing the unique challenges posed by these systems, while ensuring an environment that enables beneficial innovation and American leadership.
Our Team
Experts at the Frontier of AI and Policy
Mark Beall, Jr.
President of Government Affairs
Mark directs AIPN’s engagements with Congress and the Trump Administration. He is a former senior defense official who served as the inaugural Pentagon AI Policy Director at the DoD Joint AI Center. He previously advised ASF, co-founded software company Gladstone AI, co-authored a report on frontier AI risks for the State Department, and led AWS’ classified cloud program for the defense industry.
Daniel Colson
Executive Director
Daniel leads AIPN to help America strategically prepare for AGI. He separately is the founder and executive director of the AI Policy Institute (AIPI), a think tank and survey research firm. AIPI’s research has helped shape national conversations and bipartisan legislation on frontier AI development, national competitiveness, and AI risk. Previously, Daniel co-founded fintech company Reserve.
Daniel Eth
Senior Research Fellow & Director of Content
Daniel oversees production of AIPN’s educational materials. Separate from AIPN, he researches implications of AI R&D being automated. He previously performed AI governance research at Oxford University. He holds a PhD from UCLA, as well as a BS degree and an MS degree from Stanford, all in Materials Science & Engineering.
Thomas Larsen
Policy advisor
Thomas guides AIPN’s policy and legislative strategy. He also is a researcher at the AI Futures Project, where he co-authored AI 2027. Formerly, he co-founded the Center for AI Policy, and he conducted AI safety research at MIRI and the Stanford Existential Risks Initiative.
Jeff Starr
COO & Director of Development
Jeff leads AIPN’s operations and fundraising efforts. Previously, he co-founded Growth Accelerators, a tech go-to-market consultancy, and he founded, led, and sold a software company. He has over 20 years experience across 01Click, SAP, i2, and McKinsey.
Get Involved
Join us in shaping the future of AI policy. We welcome expertise from policy professionals, AI researchers, and others committed to addressing the challenges of increasingly powerful AI systems.
