There’s a new No. 1 on the GeekWire 200 as AI and hardware reshape our Pacific Northwest startup index
Temporal, whose software keeps AI agents running reliably, is the new No. 1 on the GeekWire 200. Companies building AI software and advanced machinery for space, energy and defense lead the Fall 2026 update of our ranking of the Pacific Northwest's top privately held tech startups.
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