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Data-First Commerce: The Agentic Playbook
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00 PM**Signup Link --> [https://events.shopifyny.com/datafirstcommerce](https://events.shopifyny.com/datafirstcommerce?utm_source=luma)** Your storefront is no longer just a website, it's an AI endpoint. When customers ask an agent for product recommendations, messy titles, missing attributes, and vague descriptions make you invisible. The merchants who structure their product data now will own the next wave of discovery. This panel goes deep on one question: how do you build a storefront that AI can actually read? We cover the data architecture behind agentic commerce; from clean taxonomy and structured metafields to enriched descriptions that surface your products in AI-powered conversations across every platform. You'll hear from merchants and developers already doing the work: structuring catalogs so Shopify Sidekick, ChatGPT Shopping, and every future AI agent can discover, recommend, and sell without friction. **Key Takeaways** ✅ How to audit and structure your product catalog so AI agents can actually find and recommend your products across Shopify Sidekick, ChatGPT Shopping, and beyond. ✅ How to write product descriptions and configure metafields that surface in AI-powered conversations, not just traditional search. ✅ What's new in Shopify's Winter Edition that actually matters for merchants, and how to put it to work in your store today. ✅ Event-exclusive resources and incentives from our sponsors, only accessible to attendees on the night. **Kurt Elster** *Ethercycle* Senior ecommerce consultant, founder of Ethercycle, and host of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast with over two million downloads. **Kendra Davey** *Teddy Baldassarre* New York-based ecommerce PM with nearly a decade of Shopify experience scaling DTC brands through data and experimentation **Max Rolon** *Domaine* CTO of Domaine, the world's largest Shopify agency, and architect of Domaine Labs, its R&D division
NYC Ecommerce Social – Founders, Entrepreneurs & Builders Night ✨🚀
Thu, May 7, 11:00 PM***Tickets must be purchased in advance:*** https://luma.com/ecomNY2605?utm_source=meetup ***(limited early bird & discounted tickets available)*** \-\-\- Surround yourself with NYC's top ecommerce founders, brand builders, and digital entrepreneurs at Little More NYC - a stunning cocktail lounge in the heart of Manhattan designed for memorable nights and meaningful conversations. 📸[Follow us on Instagram @ecomnetworking](https://www.instagram.com/ecomnetworking)📸 Hosted by the Ecom Network, this event brings together ecommerce and DTC founders, online sellers, and digital entrepreneurs for a relaxed yet high-energy networking night. Expect great drinks, curated music, and meaningful conversations with people building and scaling real businesses. 💬🎶 \*\*\* **Who is this event for?** This event is suitable for all online sellers - whether you run a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brand on Shopify, sell on Amazon (FBA), Etsy, eBay, Walmart, or manage a store on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. \*\*\* **Event Highlights** ✨ **Network in a Vibrant Setting** We’ve secured a dedicated section at the venue just for our group. Enjoy meaningful conversations and chill vibes while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs. We kindly ask that you support the venue by purchasing at least one drink or food item. 📣 **Share Your Story** Building a brand, product, or project? Looking for partners, feedback, or fresh ideas? This is your chance to introduce yourself and spark valuable connections in the ecommerce community. 💡 **Learn and Grow** Swap insights on scaling, marketing, operations, sales, and how others are using AI and new technologies to gain an edge. Many past attendees have made valuable connections that led to partnerships, new clients, and fresh ideas - you never know what one great conversation could lead to! \*\*\* **Dress code:** Smart / Business Casual \*\*\* Have questions or suggestions? Feel free to reach out to the organizers! We can’t wait to see you (again)! \*\*\* **Notice of Photography** *During the event, photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed. If you prefer not to appear in any media, please let one of the event organizers know.*
The AI Briefing by Startup Grind - Retail
Fri, May 8, 2:00 PM🚨 **[CLICK HERE TO RSVP](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-retail/)** 👈 The AI Briefing is a recurring **AI deep-dive for decision-makers**. Each month, we select one high-signal industry report, circulate it in advance, and meet to cut through the noise. **📜 This Month’s Source:** [From Warehouse to Wallet – State of AI in Retail & CPG 2026](https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/ai-in-retail-cpg-survey-2026/) (*NVIDIA – Jan 2026*) Across retail and CPG, AI has moved from isolated experiments to **a core part of how leading brands plan demand, run stores, and design customer journeys.** Most retailers in the survey are already using or evaluating AI and plan to increase spend again in 2026, **yet only a subset are translating that investment into clear margin lift** and distinctive customer experiences. As value‑seeking consumers, channel fragmentation, and labor constraints intensify, **the gap is widening between AI‑native operators and incumbents still treating AI as a set of pilots** rather than a new operating system for retail. 🚨 **[CLICK HERE TO RSVP](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-retail/)** 👈 🏔️ **The Mission:** Turning AI retail budgets into real operating leverage * This session goes beyond generic “AI in retail” hype to examine **how AI is actually reshaping merchandising, supply chain, stores, and CX**—and why so many initiatives still stall at the proof‑of‑concept stage. * We will dig into where returns are emerging in practice (forecasting, inventory optimization, pricing, service, and content), **what Agentic AI looks like in a retail context**, and how teams are re‑architecting data and workflows to support it. **📊 The Format:** * **10-Minute Executive Download:** A fast walkthrough of the NVIDIA 2026 findings: adoption and investment trends across retail and CPG, early results from AI in forecasting, supply chain, and CX, and how leaders are thinking about agentic AI in the next 12–24 months. * **Operational Reality Check – The Store/Ops Threat:** How lean, AI‑native teams are using models and agents to compress planning cycles and automate decisions “from warehouse to wallet,” while many traditional retailers still ship changes in quarters, not weeks. * **Cross-Pollinated Debate:** Builders share where AI already takes hours of merch, planning, or service work down to minutes; executives and operators unpack why, even with those gains, org design, risk, and legacy architecture still block them from rebasing pricing, headcount, and store formats. **🤝 Who Should Attend:** * **Retail & CPG Executives:** Clarify why AI initiatives show promising pilots but limited P&L impact—and hear how peers are restructuring roadmaps, KPIs, and vendor strategies to change that. * **Founders & Builders:** Identify the most urgent problem spaces—demand planning, inventory, store ops, personalization, content, and customer service—where budget owners are actively looking for AI‑native partners and where agentic workflows are starting to land. * **Product, Data, and Operations Leads:** Compare notes on data foundations, experimentation, and deployment: how others are wiring models into merchandising, supply chain, and service workflows, and where human‑in‑the‑loop design is non‑negotiable. **📬 The Prep:** This is a working session, not a lecture. Review the report [here](https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/ai-in-retail-cpg-survey-2026/). Bring your perspective. 🚨 **[CLICK HERE TO RSVP](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-retail/)** 👈
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Community Rhythm Night
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PMLooking for a midweek reset that’s energizing, creative, and deeply connecting? Join our Community Drumming Circle and experience the power of rhythm together. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned drummer, this welcoming space is all about expression, connection, and fun. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind. What to Bring: A drum if you have one (extras available!), comfortable clothing, and good vibes Come as you are, leave feeling uplifted. Let’s create something powerful—together. **Pre-registration required** **$20.00 + Tax** Register here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=37579358&appointmentType=91173258
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[In-person] Meet for SPEED
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00 PMJoin up for an opportunity to work together on optimizing our sites. Have a site you'd like us to analyze? Add it here - [https://bit.ly/meet4speed-submit](https://bit.ly/meet4speed-submit) You can benefit even if you can't edit your site right now - we will be happy to share the knowledge. We'll all learn how to see what's slow and how to make it fast! Here is what you can learn: * Identify optimization opportunities using WebPageTest and Chrome DevTools * Become a master in reading the network waterfall. * Understand the most of the performance flame chart. * Learn the latest trends in measuring site speed. To be able to attend our events, you will need to show your ID at the security desk. Please make sure to provide your full name if your name on Meetup platform doesn't match your ID.
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