XPC #13: Human Powered Delivery

Parsl.run is a new company in the Boston - Cambridge area, co-founded by two recent MIT graduates, Angel & Ruben. Almost all delivery products struggle with the "last mile problem" - getting an item from the last warehouse to the actual end customer. Parsl.run attempts to solve this problem for lightweight packages by connecting with runners to seamlessly integrate small item delivery as part of their trip, benefitting all parties. Minimally frictionless solutions like this are inspiring for better future, and Ruben was kind enough to come on and talk a bit about his company's work and goal.

OUTLINE:
0:00 - Parsl.run in 120 seconds
2:26 - Basics of Parsl.Run
3:58 - How to Monetize Exercise
14:45 - How Runners Use Parsl
17:30 - How Much Runners Make
19:36 - Warehouse Management
20:25 - Transaction Minimums to Mitigate Fees
21:23 - Optimizing Item Transport
23:10 - Managing Adverse Weather Conditions
24:45 - Parsl Coverage as of June 2022
26:11 - The Hardest Part of Creating Parsl.Run
32:41 - How Students Learn to Run a Business
33:53 - The Importance of Classmates and Friendship
38:09 - What Happened to Delivery Drones?
40:39 - Roadmap for Parsl.Run
44:11 - Time and Money Effectiveness of Parsl.Run
45:38 - Focus on Your Passions
48:28 - Until Next Time


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RELEVANT LINKS:
Parsl Homepage: https://www.parsl.run
Parsl Instagram:   / parsl.run