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From Allbirds to Smartbird: CEO Nadia Carlsten explains former San Francisco-based shoe brand's shift to AI infrastructure company
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· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Smartbird and its new direction are available from ABC7, which interviewed CEO Nadia Carlsten about the company's shift from shoes to AI infrastructure.
A San Francisco -based company has undergone a significant transformation. Formerly known as the shoe brand Allbirds, it has shifted its focus to become an AI infrastructure company called Smartbird. The company's CEO, Nadia Carlsten, has shared information about this transition.
She spoke with ABC7, providing insight into the change. Further details about Smartbird and its new direction are available from ABC7, which interviewed CEO Nadia Carlsten about the company's shift from shoes to AI infrastructure.
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Category: business Published: June 23, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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