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[SEA AI WEEK] AI Frontier Day Keynote: State of AI Startups with Harrison Rolfes, PitchBook
October 26, 2026 · 10 AM
thinkspace SEATTLE
Kick off Seattle AI Week and AI Frontier Day with a keynote on the state of AI startups from Harrison Rolfes, senior research analyst covering private AI companies at PitchBook. Drawing on PitchBook's research into private AI companies, Harrison will share a data-driven view of where capital is flowing, which categories are breaking out, and what founders and investors should be watching as AI startups move from hype to durable businesses. This keynote sets the tone for the week ahead. Who it's for Founders, engineers and researchers working on or with AI Investors and operators tracking what's next Anyone who wants to start AI Week with the big picture What to expect An opening keynote from Harrison Rolfes of PitchBook on the state of AI startups A look at the funding trends, breakout categories and open questions shaping the next wave of AI startups Time for Q&A and networking to kick off the week Details📅 Monday, October 26 · 10:00 – 11:00 AM📍 Thinkspace Seattle🎟 Spots are limited, so please register to save your seat Featuring Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst, PitchBook · Founder & General Partner, Layer H Ventures Harrison Rolfes is the founder and general partner of Layer H Ventures, a senior research analyst covering private AI companies at PitchBook, and chair of venture partnerships at Tech Coast Ventures. He also runs his family office, investing across private markets.