Focal Systems

Building the Operating System for B&M Retail using Deep Learning

y-combinatorWinter 2016Deep Learning Grocery Computer Vision 🇺🇸 San Francisco170 people

focal.systems

Michael Cantalino · 1 founder

2015Founded

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About

Focal Systems is on a mission to lower the cost of living for all mankind by automating and optimizing Brick and Mortar Retail with the latest advancements in AI. Focal Systems is the industry leader in retail automation solutions. By digitizing store shelves hourly and unleashing FocalOS, retailers unlock huge operational efficiencies, optimized merchandising, and streamlined supply chains which deliver impactful financial results. Focal is transforming retail by empowering store management to make automated, data-driven decisions. We are the operating system of retail.

Founder

Michael Cantalino

Founder/COO

Founder at Focal Systems, the AI operating system of brick-and-mortar retail. Leading with a people-first mentality. Constantly aiming to leave the world better than I found it in all aspects of business and life. Alongside technology, heavily involved in the non-profit sector and all things outdoors.

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