Ryan Peterson is the CEO of Flexport, a technology-powered freight forwarding company that aims to modernize the $1 trillion industry. He studied Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, and later pursued an MBA at Columbia Business School, with a focus on Marketing, General Management, and Entrepreneurship. Prior to co-founding Flexport, Ryan worked at the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates and was also a consultant at Bain & Company. Under his leadership, Flexport has become a significant player in the logistics industry, serving over 10,000 customers across the globe. With offices in multiple countries, the company offers a range of services, including ocean, air, truck and rail freight, warehousing, customs and compliance, financing, and insurance. Flexport's powerful cloud software and data analytics platform has revolutionized the freight forwarding industry, delivering real-time supply chain visibility, improving customer experiences, and offering excellent ROI.