Navigating the AI Hype Cycle: Investment, Ecosystems, and the Quest for Utility

The general sentiment of the roundtable was professionally optimistic. The participants believe AI is far more than a passing gimmick like the NFT bubble; it is a foundational technology that is getting smarter and will not go away. The challenge for investors and founders is to move beyond the early-stage hype and focus on usefulness—finding ways to ride the technology to business success.