Focal Systems (YC W16) — Building the operating system for B&M retail using deep learning
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.
Focal Systems is a Y Combinator company in the Winter 2016 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: Building the Operating System for B&M Retail using Deep Learning. The founder listed is Michael Cantalino (Founder/COO) (Y Combinator directory entry, November 11, 2015).
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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.
Michael Cantalino
Founder/COO
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