Ugly Talk: The Future of Ecommerce (networking + Panel Discussion)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Ecommerce: Miami Edition
🤝 Who’s coming?
Our carefully curated guest list includes:
• Top ecommerce brand owners in the Miami area
• Leading DTC brand owners in the CPG and apparel industries
• Ecommerce technologists with decades of experience
• Visionary founders and serial entrepreneurs
• Investors shaping the future of ecommerce over the next 5 years
While our focus is on top minds in Miami’s ecommerce scene, we welcome all forward-thinking business owners interested in ecommerce to join us.
🙋 What is this?
For one evening only, we’re bringing together the who’s who of ecommerce in Miami. Network with industry leaders, share insights, and enjoy a memorable evening complete with drinks and food provided by the Grey Journal team.
🌇 Where is it?
The event will take place in trendy event space in downtown Miami.
⭐ What can you expect?
• Raw, unfiltered insights from the top minds in ecommerce
• Experience Miami’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit firsthand
• Unmatched networking opportunities to meet key players who can help you scale, offer strategic partnerships, and become valuable allies on your journey
🎤 Who are the panelists?
Rob Petrosino | Strategic Engagement Advisor - FBI | Chief Innovation Officer - PeakActivity
Rob is a distinguished figure in digital innovation, keynote speaker, and authority on emerging technologies. With over 15 years of leadership in digital transformation in everything from retail to energy, Rob has steered Fortune 100 companies through the tech revolution, focusing on areas like spatial computing, digital twins, generative AI, and machine learning. He is also a familiar face on the Today Show and a featured expert in Forbes. A true strategist and innovator, Rob’s contributions extend beyond the private sector as a Strategic Engagement Advisor with the FBI where he focuses on Artificial Intelligence. This has allowed him to brief public and private teams including the FBI and DHS CISA on national and international landscape.
Kate Boyer | Co-Founder and Board member at Anatomie Fashion, Entrepreneur, C-suite, Decisive Brand Strategist
Kate Boyer is an accomplished eCommerce leader, passionate about creating disruptive brands. As CEO and Co-Founder of Anatomie, she led the company to omnichannel success, generating over $20M in annual revenue and earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 for three consecutive years. Kate is also one of the three founding members and CEO of La Leyenda, the world’s first Luxury Sipping Mezcal Club. She is committed to helping the next generation of startup leaders thrive in the competitive business landscape, for example as an advisor to AIREA`s founder: an AI Saas platform built by marketers for marketers . Kate is also passionate about mentoring female start up entrepreneurs, like Rosi Dreams among others.
Logan Gelzer | Founder & CEO of Logo Media
Logan is a seasoned eCommerce expert and the Founder & CEO of Logo Media, with over 14 years of experience in transforming online stores. His team has helped over 200 brands, including Chubbies Shorts and Alo Yoga, boost their conversion rates by at least 25%. Specializing in Shopify development, Logan’s expertise lies in building custom eCommerce solutions and optimizing user experiences. His forward-thinking approach and dedication to innovation have made him a trusted name in the eCommerce industry.
Mitali Saxena | Founder & CEO of Fashom
Mitali Saxena is an entrepreneur & fashion strategy leader. With a strong track record of building successful fashion tech startups, Mitali has developed and expanded a fashion tech brand from zero to a multi-million-dollar revenue business. Mitali Saxena holds a Bachelors in Computer Engineering, and Masters in Electrical Engineering. After her 8- year career in Wireless Communications and being fed up with the disparity between fashion industry beauty standards and the needs of real women, she founded her Fashion Tech startup called Fashom, in Miami. She has also helped various fashion and beauty start-ups with growth and business strategy.
Eric "EW" Williams | Founder & CEO of Localposh
Eric is the founder & CEO of Localposh. Localposh is transforming commerce by turning underutilized spaces—whether in homes or brick-and-mortar locations—into thriving, revenue-generating eCommerce stores. From garages, basements and spare rooms to underused office space, we’re empowering local entrepreneurs by handling everything from logistics and technology to lightning speed delivery through our AI-powered marketplace and platform.
🎉 Bonus:
Thanks to our generous sponsor, this event is 100% free for all entrepreneurs and business owners. Plus, enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks while you network with the top thinkers and major players in Miami’s ecommerce scene.
We’re expecting a full house, and spots are filling up fast. If you’re serious about leveling up your business, this is the room you need to be in.
RSVP here: https://greyjournal.net/event/ugly-talk-the-future-of-ecommerce/