Smartbird’s AI Server Rental Model Under New CEO to Boost Nvidia GPU Demand
NVDA•Nadia Carlsten, named CEO of Smartbird (formerly Allbirds), previously led DCAI’s partnership with Nvidia to launch an AI supercomputer. Smartbird plans to buy, sell and maintain servers equipped with AI, a move likely to drive additional demand for Nvidia GPUs in enterprise infrastructure.
1. Former DCAI CEO’s Nvidia Supercomputer Initiative
Nadia Carlsten led AI firm DCAI in partnership with Nvidia to launch a multi-petaflop supercomputer built on Nvidia GPUs, showcasing her experience scaling AI infrastructure.
2. Smartbird’s AI Server Rental Pivot
Smartbird, rebranded from Allbirds after a $39 million sale of its shoe business, will buy, sell and maintain AI-equipped servers for rental, a model that could increase enterprise demand for Nvidia hardware.




