When Allbirds pivoted to AI in April, it felt like a joke from Silicon Valley breaking free of the TV: The direct-to-consumer shoe purveyor whose flimsy kicks helped define what we'll loosely call Silicon Valley style had discovered a new trend to chase.
From shoes to AI to . . . Smartbird?
Allbirds completed its transformation from a footwear company into an artificial intelligence infrastructure provider on Wednesday, changing its name to Smartbird and appointing former Amazon executive Nadia Carlsten as chief executive officer. The announcement sent shares of the company, which continues to trade under the ticker BIRD, sharply higher.
| Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Nadia Carlsten CEO | XSTU Exchange | US01675A2087 ISIN |
| US Country | 362 Employees | - Last Dividend | 5 Sep 2024 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Allbirds, Inc., formerly known as Bozz, Inc., is an innovative footwear and apparel company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The brand is recognized for its commitment to crafting sustainable and comfortable products for both men and women. Operating both in the United States and internationally, Allbirds has established a unique market presence by selling its products through a combination of retail stores and a robust online platform, emphasizing convenience and accessibility for its customers.
The company boasts an extensive range of products focused on both lifestyle and performance, catering to a variety of customer needs: