“Smartbird CEO Nadia Carlsten on Pivoting from Sneakers to AI Infrastructure | Nova Global ” — what this page in the network covers. Smartbird, once known for selling sneakers, has transformed into an AI infrastructure player under the leadership of CEO Nadia Carlsten. Speaking at Business Insider's #TheLongPlay event, Carlsten detailed the strategic shift that repositioned the company in the booming artificial intelligence marke Speaking at Business Insider's #TheLongPlay event, Carlsten detailed the strategic shift that repositioned the company in the booming artificial intelligence market.
The pivot reflects a broader trend of traditional businesses adapting to technological disruption, as AI demand surges across industries. Carlsten emphasized the importance of agility and foresight in navigating such a radical business model change, highlighting how Smartbird leveraged its operational strengths to enter a highly competitive tech sector. The move underscores the growing pressure on companies to reinvent themselves or risk obsolescence. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.