One of the biggest questions facing founders today: How do you keep building when the rules won’t stop shifting?
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, where we celebrate TechCrunch’s 20th anniversary from October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, we’ll hear firsthand from Ryan Petersen, founder and CEO of Flexport, on the Builders Stage.
Why Ryan’s story matters
Since launching Flexport in 2013, Ryan Petersen has helped more than 10,000 companies move over $175 billion worth of goods worldwide, raising $2.3 billion and redefining how supply chains are managed in a volatile, tech-driven era.
But Petersen’s lessons go far beyond logistics. After stepping down as CEO in 2022, he returned less than a year later to steady the ship and chart its next phase of growth. Along the way, he’s become a sharp voice on topics like tariffs, trade policy, and the role of AI in global commerce.
What you’ll learn
This won’t be theory — it’s a masterclass in resilience and clarity under pressure. Petersen will share:
- How to lead through volatility and uncertainty.
- What it takes to reset strategy midstream.
- How to balance long-term vision with short-term realities.
Don’t miss it
Catch Petersen live on the Builders Stage at Disrupt 2025. The exact session time will be announced soon on the agenda, but trust us — this is one you’ll want to see up close.
Register here before September 27 and save up to $668.
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October 27-29, 2025
