Ex-Senate staffer launches AI startup for government offices

• "We understand the real challenges faced by government leaders because we've been there — so we designed an AI-powered solution to cut through the chaos," said founder Shannon Beckham.

Driving the news: Beckham, a former campaign operative and aide to Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), is launching Chief AI, which bills itself as a "command center to supercharge a leader's time, relationships, and priorities."

• The product aims to help senior staffers in government offices — as well as private companies — with tools for scheduling, briefings and relationship management.
• The company's website touts an early partnership with senior staffers for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston.

The bottom line: "For too long, clunky interfaces and outdated infrastructure have reigned in legacy industries," the website says.

• "The people running our most critical institutions lack the tools and data to be as efficient and strategic as possible. We're changing this[.]"