Weekly Roundup: Two IRL Events Announced, Focused Falcon Bowl Available Now, Gift Goat 14… and MORE!

Every week at VeeFriends brings new waves of excitement, and this week is no exception. VeeFriends is hitting the road for Collect-A-Cons across the nation, our first stop, Houston! Gift Goat Season 3 is well underway and the latest gifting experience features Prime Society leather goods and a dynamic NFT by alexmdc. Next week, on Thursday March 14th at 1pm EST, chat with top VeeFriends Vendors in our very first VeeFriends Vending 101 panel.

With so much happening, keep reading the Roundup below for all the latest updates and insights!

VeeFriends is Headed to Collect-A-Con Houston This April

Get ready for an exciting event as VeeFriends heads to Collect-A-Con Houston from April 6–7th, 2024! As the nation’s largest trading card, anime, and pop culture convention, Collect-A-Con promises an immersive experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike. With over 800 dealer tables featuring the latest treasures, celebrity appearances, live concerts, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. VeeFriends will be making appearances at Collect-A-Con Kansas City and Atlanta later this year as well, so if you are unable to attend Houston look ahead to these upcoming events.

At Booth #73 in Houston, VeeFriends will be front and center, showcasing engaging programming and beloved characters like Patient Pig and Eager Eagle.

For tickets and more information, visit collectaconusa.com/houston

Full announcement is available HERE

Secret Wine Party 2024: The NYC After Party You Can’t Miss!

Secret Wine Party returns on April 3rd at an undisclosed Manhattan location with free wine for all attendees! Originally started by GaryVee during the early SXSW days, this pop-up event is making a return during NFT NYC 2024. Designed for networking and celebration, the event is open to anyone aged 21 and above, welcoming VeeFriends enthusiasts and blockchain aficionados alike. To secure entry, RSVP via the form provided in the blog! Also holders of select “Wine Themed” VeeFriends tokens will enjoy exclusive early access for themselves and a plus one. The deadline for holders to claim this benefit is April 2nd 12PM ET.

Check out the details and secure your RSVP HERE

Gift Goat #14: Prime Society Luxury Travel Set and “Top of the Mountain” NFT by alexmdc

Gift Goat #14 brings about an exciting collaboration with Prime Society, presenting Gift Goat holders with a luxurious set of genuine leather goods, including a duffle bag, cross-body bag, and card holder, with both the duffle and cross-body bags featuring exclusive Gift Goat blue interiors. Eligible holders can claim their gifts via the VeeFriends Shop, with free shipping worldwide. As a reminder to all eligible Goats, the claim deadline is Tuesday March 19th, so don’t want to claim your bags! Additionally, the NFT gift, “Top of the Mountain” by alexmdc, adds an artistic dimension with animated characters and mesmerizing color shifts. A few rare NFTs have been randomized during the airdrop process and come with additional utility from alexmdc.

The VeeFriends team was joined by alexmdc on Spaces on Wednesday for insights into his background and the inspiration behind the design. If you missed this Space you can listen back here: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1nAKEaDRdrRKL

For a deep dive on this gifting experience please read THIS BLOG.

VeeFriends Vending 101: Live AMA with Top Vendors This Thursday

The very first VeeFriends Vending live panel has been announced! Join us on Thursday, March 14th at 1 PM EST for the VeeFriends Vending 101 discussion featuring top vendors including Russ Oviatt, Justin Smith, Ron Jordan, Chris Chan, and Nick & Bayli Brown. This event will offer firsthand experiences, tactical tips, and success stories from the world of VeeFriends vending. Tune in for live Q&A on Meet.VeeFriends.com or on @VeeFriends social platforms.

If you wish to participate in the Q&A portion of the panel make sure to have your VeeFriends.com account set up and attend via Meet.VeeFriends.com!

Eruption 16 Has Ended — Champagne & Caviar with GaryVee in NYC

Burn Island Eruption 16 has concluded, with 19 RSVPs claimed for an exclusive 2-hour Champagne and Caviar Soiree with GaryVee in NYC. Congratulations to the lucky winners and their guests who will indulge in this luxurious event featuring Wine Library’s curated champagne selection and Chef Capon’s finest caviar. Scheduled for April 29th, 2024, attendees will relish in the company of GaryVee and fellow VeeFriends at Little Maven in NYC, savoring culinary delights and celebrating their Eruption 16 victory.

Recap the details of this exciting Eruption in our featured blog HERE

Focused Falcon Bowl Now Available at everbowl® Nationwide

This week the Focused Falcon Bowl launched at everbowl® locations nationwide! From NOW until March 31st, you can find this nutrient-packed bowl at locations across the USA. Featuring a delicious blend of velvety vanilla base, acai, and blueberries, the Focused Falcon Bowl is perfect for enhancing focus and vitality. Additionally, everbowl® now has VeeFriends Vending Machines at 80+ locations offering VeeFriends Minis alongside their nourishing superfood options.

Learn more about the everbowl Focused Falcon Bowl HERE!

VeeFriends Comics Corner

VeeFriends Daily Comics will return on March 11th. In the meantime, tune into our upcoming comics livestreams to stay up to date with the process! Full livestream schedule can be found below in Organized Ostrich’s Sneak Beak at the Week Ahead.

Quick Quail Hits

• For the second straight week, Facetime access token holders had their calls with GaryVee to continue their final year of 5min FT catch ups with Gary.
• Hangout Hawk #14 happened this week. Attendees talked about scaling small business, 8th place trophies, the future of VeeFriends after May, and more!
• 3 one-on-one competition style access token holders got to compete head-to-head against GaryVee this week, including Checkers Chicken, Video Game Vulture, and Ping Pong Kalong.
• On Tuesday, Menswear Dog stopped by Fanatics Live to be on the Packs & Pups Show! Chat was fired up and those who bought the exclusive bundle received a “in the moment” complimentary polaroids from the show!
• Don’t miss all the amazing ladies of the VeeFriends team taking over @VeeFriends IG Stories! Get a glimpse of what they do in a day in life!
• There are currently less than 155 days until VeeCon 2024. We can’t wait to see you in LA from August 9th-11th!

Organized Ostrich’s Sneak Beak at the Week Ahead

• Sunday 10th March @ 11:00 AM ET — VeeFriends Cards: BREAKfast
• Monday 11th March @ 8:30 AM ET — VeeFriends Comics Deep Work
• Tuesday 12th March @ 5:55 PM ET — The VeeFriends Card Show
• Wednesday 13th March @ 8:30 AM ET- VeeFriends Comics Deep Work
• Wednesday 13th March @ 5:55 PM ET — 5, 5 at 5:55 Twitter Spaces
• Thursday 14th March @ 4:44 PM ET — VeeFriends Gameplay & Giveaways!
• Friday 15th March @ 8:30 AM ET- VeeFriends Comics Show
• Friday 15th March @ 3:30 PM ET — The VeeFriends Card Show