Retail ecommerce

Standard AI

Website
Founded 2017Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Standard Cognition is an artificial intelligence platform that allows buyers to grab what they want without having to go to a cashier.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08

Founders & team

Previously Standard Cognition

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

John Novak

Founder/Head of Hardware Engineering

Co-founder of Standard Cognition. PhD - Nuclear Physics - Michigan State 2013

Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
150team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2017 · Source

News & product activity

Sources & observations

Y Combinator

Profile depthverified profile
Website observationwebsite unreachable
Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA; Milan, Lombardy, Italy; Remote
Pricing evidenceNo pricing page confirmed
Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

Source-based assessment · automated evidence rules

The latest website check does not confirm this company’s website.

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