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Allbirds rebrands to Smartbird.AI, pivots to AI infrastructure with new CEO

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The company formerly known as Allbirds has rebranded as Smartbird.AI, shifting its focus from footwear to AI infrastructure. Nadia Carlsten, a former AWS and Google executive, has been appointed CEO. Smartbird aims to provide dedicated AI infrastructure solutions for enterprise clients, particularly those in the mid-market with specific compliance, security, or sovereignty needs. The company secured over $100 million in capital following the sale of its Allbirds brand. AI

IMPACT Signals a trend of established companies leveraging existing market positions and capital for AI infrastructure plays, potentially increasing competition for enterprise AI solutions.

RANK_REASON Company pivot from consumer goods to AI infrastructure with significant funding and new leadership.

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Allbirds rebrands to Smartbird.AI, pivots to AI infrastructure with new CEO

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Sandy Carter, Contributor ·

    5 Things To Know As Allbirds Drops Shoes For Smartbird, AI And New CEO

    Allbirds drops shoes to become Smartbird, an AI infrastructure startup. CEO Nadia Carlsten, fresh off building an NVIDIA-powered supercomputer, targets the mid-market.

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