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20VC: Flexport's Ryan Petersen: Reflections on Leadership from 13 Years Leading Flexport, Why Velocity not Speed is Most Important in Company Building, How Money Creates Inefficiencies in Scaling, The Future of Trade with China & Why Remote Work is so Cha

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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*Media is sensational *

The biggest misconception about Flexport is the sensationalism in the media that tends to amplify minor issues like a lost package out of millions delivered. The media tends to create drama where there is none, as seen in the case of misrepresenting a customer's satisfaction despite contrary statements from the customer. Despite the negative portrayals, Flexport is financially strong, with a robust culture and poised for profitability, which is often overlooked in media narratives.

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