UGLY TALK: LEVERAGING AI TO OPTIMIZE ECOMMERCE LOGISTICS AND PROFITS
Overview
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.
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🎯 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
- Founders and heads of operations who have scaled across multiple channels and markets
- Practitioners who turn complex stacks into simple playbooks using automation, AI, and clear metrics
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!
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🤝 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
The Yard - Private offices & coworking spaces for individuals and teams.
⭐ 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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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Location
The Yard: Herald Square
106 West 32nd Street
New York, NY 10002
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