Retail tech veteran Mike Kiser joins SandStar

Mike Kiser has joined China-based AI, computer vision solution provider SandStar, formerly known as YI Tunnel, as the President of North America. 

“SandStar’s cutting-edge technology truly transforms retail industry,” he says. “My motivation and focus are to obtain the resources required to fully exploit this exciting new technology to accelerate speed to market and position SandStar as the leading AI, computer vision company in the world.” 

“We have launched in 11 countries, including the US as one of the most critical markets for us,” says Yili Wu, Founder and CEO, SandStar. “We need a seasoned leader to drive business success in North America, and Kiser is the perfect person for this position.”  

Kiser has served as CEO for Canteen, CMO for Compass Group and as a member of the Board of Directors.

SandStar, which was founded in 2017, recently closed a Series B funding round. This brought its total funding to $25 million, with backers including Guopeng Capital, Mobai Capital, Baidu Ventures, Kinzon Capital and Fengshion Capital.

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