Focal Systems
Building the Operating System for B&M Retail using Deep Learning
About Focal Systems
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.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$31.8M
Last stage
Series B
Investors
Founders
Michael Cantalino
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.
Francois Chaubard
Co-founder of Focal Systems, originally CEO, transitioned to CTO in April 2024. CS/EE double master's from Stanford, researched deep learning and computer vision under Fei-Fei Li.
LinkedInAdriano Quiroga
Co-founder of Focal Systems, served as CTO.
Michael John Cantalino
Co-founder of Focal Systems, served as COO; later listed as VP of People & Culture.
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.