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Flexport's Ryan Petersen: Debunking myths about global trade & tariffs | Masters of Scale Summit

About Dara

  • CMO at Autodesk; former CMO at Peloton, Carbon, and GE Business Innovations & GE Ventures.
  • Named to Forbes CMO Hall of Fame in 2024; first Black woman inductee.
  • Board chair of the Public Health Institute and board member at Robinhood.
  • Expert in AI-powered marketing, brand strategy, and cultural leadership.
  • Pioneered ROI-driven creative and authenticity in global brand campaigns.

About Ryan

  • Founder and CEO of Flexport, used by 10,000+ companies to move billions in goods
  • Built ImportGenius, a leading global trade data provider
  • Dubbed tech's "hurricane reporter" for global trade
  • Created industry-leading logistics tech, including AI customs audits

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In conversation with Rapid Response host Bob Safian at @MastersofScale_ Summit in October, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen assesses the five biggest myths around trade and tariffs today, advises about avoiding jail, and what he calls “dumb competition.”

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