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From Allbirds to Smartbird: CEO explains former shoe brand's shift to AI infrastructure company - ABC7 Bay Area
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· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway Details about this shift are available from ABC7 Bay Area, which has reported on the change.
A company formerly known for its shoe brand is shifting its focus. The CEO of the company, previously associated with Allbirds, is now involved with a company called Smartbird. Details about this shift are available from ABC7 Bay Area, which has reported on the change.
The company is now focused on AI infrastructure. Further information about the company's new direction and its plans for the future can be found through the ABC7 Bay Area report, which provides more insight into the CEO's explanation of the shift from a shoe brand to an AI infrastructure company.
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Category: business Published: June 23, 2026 Source: Google News - San Francisco Reading time: 1 min
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