Ryan Petersen of Flexport | First Time Founders with Ed Elson

Ed speaks with Ryan Petersen, the founder and CEO of Flexport, a supply chain management company. They discuss shipping logistics, the company’s $8 billion valuation, finding fame as an entrepreneur, and how Ryan thinks about money.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Ask Prof G: What does it take to build a billion-dollar company?
02:09 - What is Flexport?
05:10 - Why did you decide to get into shipping?
07:02 - Did you always know you were going to be an entrepreneur?
07:44 - Can you take us through the original pitch for Flexport?
09:37 - What decisions enabled you to reach such a large scale?
13:00 - How has storytelling played a role in your career? How does one get better at it?
17:17 - Why did you step down as CEO?
18:47 - Why did you decide to come back?
21:26 - What steps have you taken to maintain a healthy personal life?
22:51 - Have you ever thought you would fail?
26:56 - How do you think about money?
32:46 - How have you maintained your composure?
36:33 - What one piece of advice would you give to your younger self?

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