Episode #41: Revolutionizing Warehousing: Meet the Start-Up Changing the Game
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In this episode of The Tech Optimist, Laura Rippy, a Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, interviews Karl Siebrecht, CEO of Flexe, as he explains how his company revolutionizes warehousing by offering flexible, on-demand storage solutions rather than traditional fixed infrastructures. With a background in economics, the Navy, and startups, Siebrecht’s journey from ad tech to warehousing innovation underscores his commitment to creating adaptable logistics solutions that meet evolving business needs.
Episode #41 – Meet the Start-Up Revolutionizing Warehousing
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Join Managing Partner Laura Rippy in this compelling episode of the AV Tech Optimist podcast as she chats with Karl Siebrecht, CEO and Co-Founder of Flexe. Learn about how Flexe is revolutionizing the warehousing industry by introducing flexible warehousing infrastructure as a strategic alternative to traditional fixed solutions. Karl shares insights into the journey of Flexe, from its inception in his basement to becoming a leader in flexible warehousing solutions, serving giants like Nike and Lowe’s. Discover how Flexe’s innovative platform integrates seamlessly with existing supply chains to provide adaptable space solutions, crucial for businesses facing dynamic market conditions.
Watch Time ~29 minutes
The show is produced by Alumni Ventures, which has been recognized as a “Top 20 Venture Firm” by CB Insights (’24) and as the “#1 Most Active Venture Firm in the US” by Pitchbook (’22 & ’23).
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Creators and Guests
HOST
Laura Rippy
Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures
Laura Rippy is a Managing Partner and Board Member at Alumni Ventures. She runs the Women’s Fund at Alumni Ventures, the Dartmouth-focused fund (Green D Ventures) and the Harvard-focused fund (The Yard Ventures).
GUEST
Karl Siebrecht
CEO and Co-Founder at Flexe
Karl Siebrecht is CoFounder and CEO at Flexe, is a technology platform that helps enterprises and digitally native brands find warehouses with excess capacity.
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