UGLY TALK ALUMNI: OFF THE RECORD ECOMMERCE MIXER
💡 What’s the Ugly Truth
You asked for it. So we’re making it happen. Mics off, stories on. An off-the-record Ugly Talk mixer for e-commerce operators and DTC founders to compare notes, make real connections, and enjoy drinks and light bites.
This mixer offers the perfect opportunity to expand your professional contacts and develop meaningful relationships with peers.
🎯 Why You Should Attend
Meet other e-commerce and DTC founders who think like you
Build a support circle that keeps you accountable and opens doors
Find partners for collabs, cross-brand promos, and shared experiments
Enjoy delicious beverages 🥂 and light bites while you make quality connections on us
🙋 Who You’ll Meet
Other Founders of breakout and rising DTC brands
Ecosystem enablers and platform partners who can help you move faster
Select investors focused on consumer and e-commerce
🎤 MC:
Glenn Johnson - Marketing Consultant at Fractional CMO
Glenn Johnson works with small brands, startups, and founders to address their marketing needs. “Everyone needs something different, I craft a plan to help you address what you need, and a strategy to get it done.”
A former VP/Creative Director at a Madison Avenue agency specializing in luxury and bespoke audiences, he brings expertise across multiple verticals. As a category-agnostic brand storyteller, he helps founders define their mission, vision and develop their brand business.
🤝 Co-Hosted By:
New Edition – a Brooklyn-based creative agency that creates winning paid ads for emerging consumer brands.
🤝 Supported By:
GREY Journal – Media partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (Apple News + Google News)
🤝 Venue Partner
Shopify New York – Powering millions of sellers around the world
⭐ 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
📢 Important Notice for Ugly Talk Attendees
Admission & Confirmation
Attendance is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email along with a calendar invite. Invitations are non-transferable. Additional event details will be shared as the event approaches.
Code of Conduct
By attending, you agree to:
Maintain respect and professionalism, adhering to all venue rules, policies, and applicable laws.
Refrain from harassment, discrimination, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal or physical), intimidation, or inappropriate photography/recording.
Report any violations to the event hosts immediately.
Violations may result in immediate removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations.
Liability & Risk
Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. The event organizers, hosts, sponsors, and venue are not liable for personal injury, lost or stolen belongings, or any other damages incurred during the event.
Media Consent
By attending, you grant the event organizers and affiliated entities the right to capture, use, and distribute photos, videos, and audio recordings of you for promotional, marketing, and other lawful purposes, including digital and print media, advertising, and social media. You waive any right to inspect or approve the final materials and release all claims related to their use.
Communications
By registering, you agree to receive marketing and promotional communications from Ugly Talk and its co-hosts, partners, and sponsors. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Agreement
If you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, please refrain from attending the event.
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