Ryan Petersen: How to Build a Global Logistics Engine

Ryan Petersen: How to Build a Global Logistics Engine

Build the system behind the system. Flexport founder Ryan Petersen shows how to turn messy, multi‑party operations into a simple, scalable system that compounds growth without sacrificing trust. He explains: The iPhone clue: using public shipping data to predict launches—and create pull from zero Retention is destiny: the equilibrium math that caps growth (and how to bend it) Full‑stack or bust: customers buy outcomes, not point tools 108 steps to scale: structure the workflow, then automate or offload 90%+ Freight whiplash playbook: win share at $600 rates, keep trust at $20,000 The YC clarity rule: say it simply, make upside legible, accelerate yes Crisis ops at speed: repurposed jets and 500M masks during a global shutdown The confidence gap: why stepping away was rational—and what evidence made the comeback inevitable Choosing bottlenecks: sequence capability buildouts so quality scales with volume Automate vs. outsource vs. in‑house: a decision rule for cost, quality, and speed About Ryan:Ryan Petersen is the founder and CEO of Flexport, orchestrating global logistics across 147+ countries. ------ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/knowledgeproject Basecamp: Stop struggling, start making progress. Get somewhere with Basecamp. Sign up free at www.basecamp.com/knowledgeproject ReMarkable for sponsoring this episode. Get your paper tablet at ⁠reMarkable.com⁠ today ------ Approximate Timestamps: (0:00) Start (2:49) Early Life (4:58) First “Start Up” (5:38) Living Abroad in China (10:19) Y Combinator (11:13) Steve Jobs & the iPhone 3G Launch (13:41) Lessons from Import Genius (22:33) Lessons from Paul Graham (25:31) Flexport Early Days (36:08) COVID-Era Flexport (44:09) Hiring Flexport’s First COO (47:02) Stepping Down as CEO of Flexport (51:07) Cutting Cost & Improving Quality (53:57) Lessons from Other CEOs (57:05) How to Hire the Best Employees (59:31) Paul Graham’s Closed-Door Talk (1:03:21) The Value of a 6-Page Monthly Business Review (1:06:57) Why Do Tariffs Matter? (1:09:52) Tricks for Dealing with Tariffs (1:15:43) Other Creative Strategies for Tariffs (1:21:30) Dealing with Operational Bottlenecks (1:27:41) Lessons from Charlie Munger (1:30:12) Lessons from Peter Kaufman (1:37:50) What Is Success for You? ------ Upgrade: Get a hand edited transcript and ad free experiences along with my thoughts and reflections at the end of every conversation. Learn more @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it’s completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Ryan Peterson @typefast ------ Follow Shane Parrish X @ShaneAParrish Insta @farnamstreet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#61 Jonathan Haidt: When Good Intentions Go Bad

Jonathan Haidt is an author, social psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts in moral psychology. On the show we discuss helicopter parenting, the rise of the “call out culture,” and the dangers of social media.   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#60 Jim Dethmer: Leading Above the Line

#60 Jim Dethmer: Leading Above the Line

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#59 Following Intellectual Curiosity with Thomas Tull

#59 Following Intellectual Curiosity with Thomas Tull

Thomas Tull, founder of Tulco and former CEO of Legendary Entertainment shares valuable lessons on learning from our own mistakes, asking difficult questions, and protecting our intellectual curiosity.   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#57 Sheila Heen: Decoding Difficult Conversations

#57 Sheila Heen: Decoding Difficult Conversations

Sheila Heen, two time NY Times best selling author, consultant, and lecturer at Harvard Law School, makes the tough talks easier by breaking down the three layers that make up every difficult conversation   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gabriel Weinberg: Practical Steps to Safeguard Your Data and Identity Online

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I am joined by Gabriel Weinberg, founder of privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo and author of Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models. Our conversation will help you upgrade your thinking, prepare your kids for the future, and protect your privacy online. Gabriel shares powerful mental models like ‘thinking gray’ and ‘foreseen function’ that you can use today to make better decisions, avoid mental biases, and get to the core of any issue. He also reveals his secrets for raising curious, creative kids who love learning – including the surprising technique of discussing adult-level podcasts and debates with his children. Finally, Gabriel reveals the hidden ways companies track your data online and shares simple, practical steps you can take right now to protect your digital privacy without sacrificing convenience. Whether you’re an executive looking to sharpen your thinking skills, a parent trying to set your kids up for success, or just someone who wants more control over your digital footprint, this episode will give you the tools and strategies you need. Don’t miss this masterclass on upgrading your thinking, parenting, and privacy from one of the sharpest minds in tech. -- Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Newsletter - I share timeless insights and ideas you can use at work and home. Join over 600k others every Sunday and subscribe to Brain Food. Try it: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/shaneparrish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#56 Daniel Gross: Catalyzing Success

#56 Daniel Gross: Catalyzing Success

Daniel Gross, former Y Combinator partner and current founder of Pioneer, discusses how we can make our success less about luck, the powerful role we play in the lives of others, and the valuable lessons he learned about leadership.   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#55 Scott Page: Becoming a Model Thinker

#55 Scott Page: Becoming a Model Thinker

On this episode, Scott Page, 5x Author and Professor of Complex Systems at the University of Michigan explains the power mental models have in how we view the world, discover creative solutions and solve complex problems.   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#54 Jason Fried: Doing the Enough Thing

#54 Jason Fried: Doing the Enough Thing

Basecamp CEO and co-founder Jason Fried gives us a peek behind the scenes of his company and discusses his philosophy on doing great work, making a positive difference, and learning to breathe in the fast-paced culture of today’s workplace.   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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