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Out of Office: Gary Vaynerchuk & VeeCon

Last Updated: July 20, 2023
Rich and Gianni are back on “Out of Office” to discuss Rich’s weekend at VeeCon — and stick around for our Cover Story conversation with the man behind the event, Gary Vee himself.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

The first-ever VeeCon — a feast for NFT and Web3 enthusiasts — took over the Twin Cities last weekend, and Rich Kleiman was there to take it all in. On this week’s new episode of Boardoom’s “Out of Office” podcast, Rich reconvenes with Gianni Harrell to recap his trip to Minnesota, where he took the VeeCon stage as a speaker before traveling to several local landmarks, including the legendary Paisley Park alongside Spike Lee.

Be sure to stick around, as the pod later turns to Rich’s Boardroom Cover Story conversation with the man behind VeeCon, Gary Vaynerchuk himself.

Key moments in Rich’s conversation with Gary Vee include:

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Sam Dunn

Sam Dunn is the Managing Editor of Boardroom. Before joining the team, he was an editor and multimedia talent for several sports and culture verticals at Minute Media and an editor, reporter, and site manager at SB Nation. A specialist in content strategy, copywriting, and SEO, he has additionally worked as a digital consultant in the corporate services, retail, and tech industries. He cannot be expected to be impartial on any matter regarding the Florida Gators or Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter @RealFakeSamDunn.