We built the tool we wished existed
SmartRetail AI started with a simple observation: retail store owners are incredibly resourceful, but they're fighting with software from the 2000s. We set out to change that.
AI-powered retail management for every store, not just the Fortune 500
Large chains have had access to sophisticated inventory intelligence and demand forecasting for years. Independent retailers are left with basic spreadsheets and gut feel. We exist to close that gap.
SmartRetail AI brings the same quality of AI-driven insights to a three-store boutique that Fortune 500 retailers have — at a price that makes sense for a small business.
What we believe
Customer-first, always
Every feature we build solves a real problem for a real retailer. We talk to customers every week and ship based on what actually matters.
Speed and simplicity
Retail is fast. Your tools should be faster. We obsess over every millisecond of load time and every unnecessary click we can eliminate.
Honesty over hype
We tell you what AI can and cannot do. We show you confidence levels on forecasts. We never pretend certainty we don't have.
Security by default
Your sales data and inventory numbers are your competitive advantage. We treat protecting them as a non-negotiable, not a feature.
Who we are
Alexandra Reid
Co-Founder & CEO
12 years in retail operations. Previously VP of Retail Tech at a Fortune 500. Built SmartRetail AI after experiencing firsthand how outdated most POS systems are.
Daniel Torres
Co-Founder & CTO
Full-stack engineer and AI researcher. Formerly at Google DeepMind. Leads the Gemini AI integration and backend architecture.
Maya Patel
Head of Product
UX designer turned product leader. Spent 8 years designing enterprise software. Obsessed with making complex workflows feel simple.
James Okonkwo
Head of Customer Success
Spent a decade helping retailers adopt new technology. Knows every pain point in retail operations by name.
Our journey so far
SmartRetail AI founded in San Francisco after the team spent a year in retail stores learning what was broken.
First 50 beta stores onboarded. POS and inventory core launched.
Google Gemini AI integration goes live. Sales forecasting and copilot shipped.
Reached 200 active stores. Business Insights, Restock AI, and Customer Behavior analysis added.
500+ stores. $12M+ revenue managed. Multi-store management and advanced analytics released.
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