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Ryan Petersen

Founder and CEO, Flexport

Ryan Petersen is Founder and CEO of Flexport, a leader in global supply chain technology. In 2022, companies of all sizes – from emerging brands to Fortune 500s – used Flexport technology to move more than $26 billion of merchandise. Prior to starting Flexport, Ryan was the founder and CEO of ImportGenius, a premier provider of transaction data for the global trade industry. He earned a BA from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Ryan's Posts

  • The History and Future of the Panama Canal

    November 21, 2015

    The History and Future of the Panama Canal

  • Leaky Ships: Ocean Carriers in the Age of Profitless Shipping

    November 18, 2015

    Leaky Ships: Ocean Carriers in the Age of Profitless Shipping

  • Read and Listen to Flexport’s Ryan Petersen on YC’s Startup School Radio

    October 22, 2015

    Read and Listen to Flexport’s Ryan Petersen on YC’s Startup School Radio

  • Why is the port of Rotterdam more automated than the port of Oakland?

    September 22, 2015

    Why is the port of Rotterdam more automated than the port of Oakland?

  • Peter Thiel Leads $20M Series A Investment in Flexport

    August 7, 2015

    Peter Thiel Leads $20M Series A Investment in Flexport

  • The iPhone’s Impact on Air Freight Prices

    May 11, 2015

    The iPhone’s Impact on Air Freight Prices

  • Does Apple Ship iPhones by Air or Sea?

    May 5, 2015

    Does Apple Ship iPhones by Air or Sea?

  • How many iPhones can fit in a 747?

    April 29, 2015

    How many iPhones can fit in a 747?

  • Founder’s Guide to Basic Startup Infrastructure

    November 13, 2013

    Founder’s Guide to Basic Startup Infrastructure

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