Retail Innovation Tour | Walk for the Future: Find your next innovative partner

$295.00

Tired of aimless badge-scanning and booth small talk? Join ecommerce renegade Rick Watson and retail futurist Nick Kaplan for a high-velocity, no-BS walkthrough of the show floor at The Lead Summit 2025. Each curated walk offers 45 minutes of sharp insights, on-the-spot predictions, startup translation, and strategic takes on what (and who) matters in the next wave of commerce.

From AI fluff to fulfillment guts, DTC wannabes to ops wizards—Rick & Nick slice through the noise and spotlight what’s real. Get ready to challenge assumptions, ask the tough questions, and leave each walk smarter than your C-suite.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

📍 Location: The Lead Summit, New York City

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Tired of aimless badge-scanning and booth small talk? Join ecommerce renegade Rick Watson and retail futurist Nick Kaplan for a high-velocity, no-BS walkthrough of the show floor at The Lead Summit 2025. Each curated walk offers 45 minutes of sharp insights, on-the-spot predictions, startup translation, and strategic takes on what (and who) matters in the next wave of commerce.

From AI fluff to fulfillment guts, DTC wannabes to ops wizards—Rick & Nick slice through the noise and spotlight what’s real. Get ready to challenge assumptions, ask the tough questions, and leave each walk smarter than your C-suite.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

📍 Location: The Lead Summit, New York City

Walk Times

10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM

Duration

45 minutes

Departure Point

Registration Lobby (Look for Rick’s hat & Nick’s caffeine)

Group Size

Max 10 people per walk

Booking Required

Yes – advance booking mandatory

Walk Type

Guided, Curated, Conversational

Coverage Focus

Tech, Ops, CX, AI, Supply Chain, Startup Truth-O-Meter

Attendee Fit

C-Suite, Founders, Investors, Curious Strategists

Required Gear

Comfy shoes, open mind, sharp questions

Language

English (with fluent sarcasm and insight)

Extras Included

Bonus post-walk insights via QR drop + Rick’s 60-second wrap videos