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Running ecommerce now involves more moving parts than ever. Stacks shift, tools update, & options multiply. The winners are not chasing every feature. They are simplifying, automating, & measuring what matters. AI is no longer optional-it's the multiplier for speed, accuracy, & smarter decision-making. This session focuses on practical ways to increase speed, improve accuracy, & lower operating cost so you spend less time on busywork & more time on growth.
Why You Should Attend
Hear first hand from operators who run large scale ecommerce programs & know what works today
See the latest AI-driven tools & practices that actually improve speed, accuracy, & margin
Learn step by step actions-including AI workflows-you can apply next week & next month
Meet founders who are scaling without breaking things & learn how they structure teams & workflows
Build connections with investors & ecosystem partners for collaboration beyond the room
Who You'll Meet
Ecommerce founders & operators actively optimizing fulfillment, service, & analytics with AI
Investors & advisors focused on commerce, logistics, & automation
Ecosystem enablers including agencies, 3PLs, workflow & AI platform partners, data & finance tools
Brian O'Connor - CEO of Aevisor Solutions
Brian O'Connor is the founder of Aevisor Solutions, where he serves as a fractional COO to $1-30M DTC & omnichannel brands. A former operations leader at Uncommon Goods & World of Books, Brian helps founders fix what's broken, scale what works, & prepare for what's next. His work focuses on turning operations into a self-funding growth engine. Freeing up cash, improving margins, & building investor-ready systems.
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Mat Kaliski - Principal at Acronym Venture Capital
Mat is a Principal at Acronym Venture Capital & focuses on sourcing & evaluating early stage companies, conducts diligence on potential investments & supports Acronym's portfolio companies & fund operations. Prior to joining Acronym, Mat was a Principal at Rubicon Venture Capital & an Investment Banking Analyst in the TMT Group at Cowen, a growth-focused investment bank where he worked on financings & mergers & acquisitions for technology focused companies.
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Frank Pacheco - Amazon Guru at Nearly Natural
Frank has been an Amazon insider since Day One. Led go-to-market strategy at Kindle, launched 20+ brands for Amazon Accelerator. Drove strategy for Stanley Black & Decker, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein. Built brands with Steve Harvey & Dr. Kellyann. Now scaling Nearly Natural. Harvard, Columbia. He doesn't follow best practices-he writes them.
Moderator:
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Manish Chowdhary - Founder & CEO of Cahoot
Manish Chowdhary is the Founder & CEO of Cahoot, the most comprehensive post-purchase logistics platform for ecommerce brands. We help merchants scale profitably with a bundled suite of services that includes:
- Fast, cost-effective fulfillment (1-day & 2-day nationwide coverage)
- AI-powered multi-warehouse shipping software that selects the cheapest label automatically
- An industry-first peer-to-peer returns solution that eliminates return shipping & restocking costs
With over 100 warehouses & advanced shipping automation, we help brands maintain control, boost speed, & cut logistics costs without the overhead of traditional 3PLs. I'm passionate about helping ecommerce businesses grow smarter. If you're looking to improve your margins, delight customers, & future-proof your logistics, let's connect.
My work has been recognized with multiple industry accolades, most recently winning the SaaStock USA Global Pitch Competition 2024. I'm passionate about using technology & collaboration to push the boundaries of ecommerce & logistics & create new opportunities for merchants worldwide.
What We'll Talk About
The highest leverage improvements to make in the next seven & thirty days
Common mistakes teams make while scaling & how to avoid them
How to choose the right tool for the job & avoid tool sprawl
Ways to adapt to constant product updates without endless retraining
Practical AI workflows & prompts for order management, support, merchandising, & reporting
How to measure the impact of improvements using a simple scorecard for speed, accuracy, & cost
Hiring & vendor decisions that keep operations lean & resilient
Partner Brand
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Organizely helps Shopify sellers save time & money with AI-powered inventory forecasting, automated purchase orders, barcode tracking, & powerful warehouse management tools.
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Co-hosted With
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Cahoot is not just another post-purchase platform-we're a movement. One built on peer-to-peer power, AI precision, & profit-first thinking. You don't need more tools. You need control.
Supported By
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GREY Journal - Media partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (featured on Apple News + Google News).
Venue Partner
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Nomadworks - We are dedicated to providing innovative solutions that empower our members & drive success. Nomadworks is a hub for innovation, incubating companies new & tenured across New York City. Our commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, & flexibility sets us apart in the industry.
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About Ugly Talk:
Started in 2019, Ugly Talk has been transforming business setbacks into breakthrough aha! moments by hosting unfiltered, no-nonsense events where battle-tested entrepreneurs share their raw lessons & insights.
With a growing presence in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, & Miami, we've built a vibrant community of thousands of founders & industry leaders making a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.
Official Website: UglyTalk.com
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