Billionaire Entrepreneur Adam Weitsman and Executive Spencer Gordon-Sand Among Notable Guests at Doginal Dogs’ Flagship New York Event
NEW YORK – September 7, 2026 – Doginal Dogs, a community and lifestyle brand with a global following, welcomed billionaire entrepreneur Adam Weitsman and consumer-products and entertainment executive Spencer Gordon-Sand among the notable guests at its flagship New York event, DDNYC 2026. Both attended one of the event’s marquee evenings and spent time with the brand’s team and community members.
Weitsman is the owner and chief executive of Upstate Shredding, Weitsman Recycling, one of the largest privately held scrap metal processing companies in the United States, and a longtime philanthropist across upstate New York. He is widely known as an avid collector across a range of categories.
Following the evening, Weitsman shared his experience publicly, describing the Doginal Dogs event as “so next level,” praising the brand for having “every detail on point,” and calling the community “deep, loyal and passionate.” He added that he was “very proud to be a part of this amazing family.”
A Growing Brand and a New Collectible
The event also featured the debut of Doginal Dogs Legends, the brand’s hand-drawn collectible card game. Guests including consumer-products and entertainment executive Spencer Gordon-Sand examined the game in person, opening a pack and commenting positively on the production quality and craftsmanship of the cards.
The reception reflected a theme that ran through the evening: established entrepreneurs and creators supporting one another and celebrating well-made products. Attendees described a collaborative atmosphere focused on quality and community rather than competition.
“It means a great deal to have respected entrepreneurs and creators spend time with our community,” said Barkmeta, Founder and CEO of Doginal Dogs. “Everyone wins when builders support builders, and that was the spirit of the night.”
About DDNYC 2026
DDNYC 2026 is the flagship event of Doginal Dogs, held across venues at Dream Downtown in New York. The multi-day program featured community sessions, social events, and the debut of the brand’s collectible card game.
About Doginal Dogs
Doginal Dogs is a community and lifestyle brand with a global following, known for a self-funded events program across New York, Las Vegas, Miami, and Toronto, and a growing line of hand-crafted physical products and collectibles.
More information is available at doginaldogs.com.
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