Seattle Startup Now: AI Leaders Panel & Happy Hour
Is Seattle underrated as a startup hub right now? We can decide that for ourselves. Specifically in enterprise and AI software, who are the folks building and launching new startups? And, who is looking to join a startup now-ish? (We know it takes some time to find the right startup to join.)
We're gathering a select group of builders, founders, operators, and researchers to meet each other, share experiences, and voice what part of the startup journey is top of mind for you now.
Join us at our first gathering of 2025. We will host a panel, and we're excited to have you join if you are deeply interested in the enterprise and AI software space and:
Have been thinking about leaving your Big Tech job to start or join a startup
Are already building something new
Want to meet others to share, learn and grow your network
Who's hosting?
👋 Jake Nibley, Vice President at Tola Capital
👋 Aviel Ginzburg, Co-Founder at Foundations and General Partner at Founders' Co-op
About the panel
We will feature perspectives from Seattle-based AI leaders, including:
Denise Kutnick, Co-Founder and CEO, Stealth
Salman Paracha, Co-Founder and CEO, Katanemo
David Tepper, Co-Founder and CEO, Pay-i
Steve Krenzel, Co-Founder and CEO, LOGIC
Our discussion will focus on sharing learnings from building and working with GenAI in production in 2024, as well as predictions for 2025.
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About Tola Capital (based in Seattle):
Tola Capital is a venture capital firm that believes in the power of software, data, and AI to transform the way the world works. Founded in 2010 by experienced software operators at the forefront of cloud computing’s rise, the firm backs early-stage founders who are building disruptive, industry transforming, enterprise solutions with exceptional and diverse teams.
About Tola Capital Magnet:
Tola Capital Magnet attracts a distinguished community of people, ideas and resources in enterprise and AI software.
About Foundations (based in Seattle):
Foundations is an invite-only community of tech founders dedicated to shaping a more vibrant startup ecosystem in Seattle. Anchored in a 5,000-square-foot Capitol Hill space, it provides structured programs, peer mentorship, and a supportive network of veteran leaders. Through its benefit corporation model and shared ownership, Foundations nurtures deep relationships, knowledge sharing, and long-term sustainability for the region’s most ambitious entrepreneurs.