About Flexport

Founded in San Francisco in 2013

10,000+ clients & suppliers operating in 116+ countries

2,000 Flexporters working across 16+ offices

$8B USD valuation with funding from Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator & others

Flexport.org has funded shipments of humanitarian aid to over 78 countries to help those in need since 2018

Ryan Petersen shares fun facts about the shipping industry here

Our Mission

Make global commerce so easy there will be more of it.

At Flexport, we believe that global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make it easy that there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of an $8.6T USD industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes– from emerging brands to Fortune 500s– use Flexport technology to move more than $19B USD of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8B USD, we’re experiencing record growth and are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions, and people.

Our Values

Empower Your Client.

The foundation of Flexport’s culture is and must always be customer obsession. Only when all of our customers are winning consistently and sustainably can we consider ourselves successful.

Strengthen Feedback Loops.

Flexporters strengthen feedback loops between themselves, their teams, and the world in which we operate. We relentlessly seek to understand the truth and to communicate about it honestly to help others do the same.

Drive Agility.

Flexporters drive agility by continuously improving our ability to Observe the world, to Orient that information in proper context, to make good Decisions, and to Act decisively (OODA). Running faster OODA loops than our competitors means we can take initiative rather than solely reacting to circumstances.

Think From End to End.

Flexporters think from end to end to understand and amplify our impact. We can specialize in a given function, region, or domain, without losing perspective on our significance within the wider networks in which we operate.

Dive Deep.

Flexporters dive deep to understand everything in our purview. We are experts in our own daily work, and also in how our work connects to the larger systems throughout the organization. Leaders at every level are responsible actively learning, documenting, and sharing knowledge.

Play the Long Game.

Flexporters seek to maximize value for all of our stakeholders over the long-term, especially as we make tactical decisions to solve the problems they face today. We understand the nature of compounding effects, so we invest in capabilities that get exponentially better with scale. There are no shortcuts.

Our Culture

"We’re Creating a Culture That Helps All Employees Do the Most Meaningful Work of Their Lives."

-Ryan Petersen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer

How we care for Flexporters

Flexport offers a range of benefits to its employees, designed to support their well-being and professional growth. Everything from comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, wellness programs, and generous paid time off allowances, we got you covered!

Fostering a supportive and enriching work environment, discover opportunities for career development through training programs, mentorship initiatives, and endless learning experiences.

Flexport prioritizes work-life balance with its flexible paid time off policy, allowing employees to relax and recharge. Additionally, our in-office lunch perk encourages a healthy and social atmosphere among colleagues. With a hybrid model, Flexport offers flexibility while promoting collaboration - supporting a dynamic and adaptable workplace culture!

Our Employee Resource Groups

A.S.A.P: Alliance of South Asian Professionals

Creating a supportive space for the recruitment, retention, and growth of South Asians at Flexport by fostering connection, professional development, and cultural awareness.

BOLD: Black Organization for Leadership & Development

Flexport BOLD is a community for African/African-American employees and allies to support a diverse and inclusive workplace through education and community building.

Diversity & Inclusion

The D&I ERG’s mission is to foster a diverse and inclusive environment by promoting education, fostering empathy, and practicing allyship in partnership with other Flexport ERGs.

Freight Femmes

Empowering women, femmes, and non-binary aligned folks at Flexport.

HAAPI - Heritage of Asian American Pacific Islanders

HAAPI is a community that aims to empower Asians/Asian Americans and Pacific Islander employees and allies through advocacy, business initiatives and professional development.

Parenthood

Parenthood strives to promote an inclusive workplace for FlexParents and create a safe space to socialize their experiences.

Pride Alliance

Flexport Pride Alliance strives to create a safe and comfortable space for LGBTQIA+ identifying employees and allies to network, provide support, and advocate for equity, education and awareness.

VOZ

Voz celebrates Flexport’s network of Latin American, Hispanic, and ally employees. We seek to cultivate an empowering space for personal and professional development through community outreach and exploration of culture, language, and history.

Flexport is a place to do your best work, where you can be your authentic self, and feel a sense of belonging – regardless of personal attributes.

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone relies on having a diverse, dedicated, and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, health conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic.