The Las Vegas-based firm, which develops AI-driven 24/7 autonomous stores, announced that Tarang Sethia will serve as executive vice president of product and technology. In this role, Sethia is tasked with overseeing the company’s platform architecture and operating model as it attempts to disrupt the traditional convenience store market.

Deepening Retail Expertise

Sethia joins the startup with a background in large-scale retail operations, having previously held executive leadership positions at bp and 7-Eleven. His appointment comes at a critical juncture for the company, which is seeking to prove the commercial viability of its robotic retail modules following its recent public listing.

Despite the leadership transition, investor sentiment remained bearish during Monday's session. The 46% decline in share price since the October debut reflects ongoing market volatility surrounding early-stage tech listings. According to the company, Sethia’s primary focus will be refining the "smart store" ecosystem to ensure seamless 24-hour operations without human intervention.