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Flexport

flexport.com
78ICP
Freight Forwarding / LogisticsSan Francisco, CAFounded 2013
78
ICP Score
Strong Fit

Tech-forward logistics with strong growth culture. Values technology partnerships that enhance platform.

Industry
Freight Forwarding / Logistics
Team Size
3,000+
Est. Revenue
$5B+ gross revenue (logistics)
Website
flexport.com

Key People

RP
Ryan Petersen
Founder & CEO
DC
Dave Clark
Executive Chairman (former CEO)
DG
Dan Glazer
CFO

Discovery Questions

Tailored questions to ask on your call, based on research findings:

  1. 1

    How has the leadership transition shaped Flexport's priorities?

  2. 2

    What AI capabilities are most impactful for supply chain customers?

  3. 3

    How do you differentiate from traditional freight forwarders?

  4. 4

    What's the strategy for the trade finance and capital products?

Talking Points

  • 1

    Ryan Petersen is back as CEO after Dave Clark era - founder energy restored

  • 2

    Layoffs and reset mean focus on efficiency and core business

  • 3

    Tech platform differentiation is key vs. traditional freight forwarders

  • 4

    Supply chain visibility and AI are strategic investments

About

Flexport is a technology platform for global logistics and supply chain management. The company combines freight forwarding services with software that provides visibility across ocean, air, truck, and rail shipping. Flexport serves importers, exporters, and manufacturers globally.

Ocean FreightAir FreightTruckingCustoms BrokerageFlexport PlatformTrade Finance

Target market: Importers, exporters, and manufacturers needing global logistics and supply chain visibility

Tech Stack

Backend

PythonRubyGo

Frontend

ReactTypeScript

Infrastructure

AWSKubernetes

Data

SnowflakePostgreSQLKafka

Hiring Signals

Open Roles
95
Growth
Low

By Department

Engineering
45
Operations
25
Sales
12
Product
8
Finance
5

Primary Focus: Expanding Engineering team

Recent News

Ryan Petersen returns as CEO after Dave Clark departure2024-01-08
Flexport cuts 20% of workforce amid industry downturn2024-01-08
Flexport launches AI-powered supply chain insights2024-05-21

Competitive Landscape

Kuehne+Nagel
DHL
C.H. Robinson
Project44
Shippo

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