UGLY TALK: LEVERAGING AI TO OPTIMIZE ECOMMERCE LOGISTICS AND PROFITS
Running ecommerce now involves more moving parts than ever. Stacks shift, tools update, and options multiply. The winners are not chasing every feature. They are simplifying, automating, and measuring what matters. AI is no longer optional—it’s the multiplier for speed, accuracy, and smarter decision-making. This session focuses on practical ways to increase speed, improve accuracy, and lower operating cost so you spend less time on busywork and more time on growth.
🎯 Why You Should Attend
Hear first hand from operators who run large scale ecommerce programs and know what works today
See the latest AI-driven tools and practices that actually improve speed, accuracy, and margin
Learn step by step actions—including AI workflows—you can apply next week and next month
Meet founders who are scaling without breaking things and learn how they structure teams and workflows
Build connections with investors and ecosystem partners for collaboration beyond the room
🙋 Who You’ll Meet
Ecommerce founders and operators actively optimizing fulfillment, service, and analytics with AI
Investors and advisors focused on commerce, logistics, and automation
Ecosystem enablers including agencies, 3PLs, workflow and AI platform partners, data and finance tools
🎤 Who’s on the Panel
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 and omnichannel brands. A former operations leader at Uncommon Goods and World of Books, Brian helps founders fix what’s broken, scale what works, and prepare for what’s next. His work focuses on turning operations into a self-funding growth engine. Freeing up cash, improving margins, and building investor-ready systems.
Mat Kaliski - Principal at Acronym Venture Capital
Mat is a Principal at Acronym Venture Capital and focuses on sourcing and evaluating early stage companies, conducts diligence on potential investments and supports Acronym's portfolio companies and fund operations. Prior to joining Acronym, Mat was a Principal at Rubicon Venture Capital and an Investment Banking Analyst in the TMT Group at Cowen, a growth-focused investment bank where he worked on financings and mergers and acquisitions for technology focused companies.
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 and Dr. Kellyann. Now scaling Nearly Natural. Harvard, Columbia. He doesn't follow best practices—he writes them.
Moderator:
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 and 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 and restocking costs
With over 100 warehouses and advanced shipping automation, we help brands maintain control, boost speed, and 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, and 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 and collaboration to push the boundaries of ecommerce and logistics and create new opportunities for merchants worldwide.
💬 What We’ll Talk About
The highest leverage improvements to make in the next seven and thirty days
Common mistakes teams make while scaling and how to avoid them
How to choose the right tool for the job and avoid tool sprawl
Ways to adapt to constant product updates without endless retraining
Practical AI workflows and prompts for order management, support, merchandising, and reporting
How to measure the impact of improvements using a simple scorecard for speed, accuracy, and cost
Hiring and vendor decisions that keep operations lean and resilient
🤝 Partner Brand
Organizely helps Shopify sellers save time and money with AI-powered inventory forecasting, automated purchase orders, barcode tracking, and powerful warehouse management tools.
Exclusive Offer To Ugly Talk Members
Use coupon code UGLYTALK for 50% off any plan for 6 months!
🤝 Co-hosted With
Cahoot is not just another post-purchase platform—we’re a movement. One built on peer-to-peer power, AI precision, and profit-first thinking. You don’t need more tools. You need control.
🤝 Supported By
GREY Journal – Media partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (featured on Apple News + Google News).
🤝 Venue Partner
Nomadworks - We are dedicated to providing innovative solutions that empower our members and drive success. Nomadworks is a hub for innovation, incubating companies new and tenured across New York City. Our commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and 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 and insights.
With a growing presence in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami, we’ve built a vibrant community of thousands of founders and industry leaders making a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.
Official Website: UglyTalk.com
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