In 2016, I sent a cold email to
@mikesalguero
after Googling “Boston best eCommerce startups.” My first company had just failed.
Little did I know that message would change my life.
By 2022, we had bootstrapped
@butcherbox
to $600M in yearly revenue. Some of our biggest
Big Day For Grip!! We Launched State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Services in Texas, Florida, New Jersey, and California!
Fulfillment Centers Are Live: We're thrilled to announce that our new fulfillment centers in Texas, Florida, New Jersey, and California are live and shipping
Many DTC brands operate on very small margins. Being able to make dynamic decisions when it comes to online shipping is crucial for maximizing your profit margins and keeping customers happy.
Grip customers can see the most efficient shipping options and conditions for every
Fun conversation with
@APompliano
on his pod.
Enjoyed the opportunity to share insights about the future of dynamic shipping for perishable eCommerce and announce our new fulfillment centers across the US!
Thank you to the Grip team for your unwavering dedication!
We have reached an exciting milestone!
@Grip
has ensured the safe and on-time delivery of $1 billion worth of eCommerce goods.
Some more exciting news coming at the end of the month! 👀
Awesome catch up with fellow supply chain founder
@Juancmeisel
. He ran logistics for
@butcherbox
. Now building his own company,
@grip_shipping
. Great to see the Miami tech scene attracting more and more high quality founders.
Fun one with
@APompliano
. Talked through personal journey and how consumer behavior has changed to create a massive market for perishable DTC products.
One of the fastest growing companies in my portfolio is Grip.
They went from $0 to $10M+ in revenue in the first year.
Founder
@Juancmeisel
was first employee at ButcherBox as they bootstrapped to $600M in revenue.
This is a must listen.
LISTEN:
At Grip, we work in fast innovation cycles. This means that we go from idea to product to feedback really fast, with the customer in the center of the cycle.
We start with the customer’s problem, generate an idea on how to solve it, develop a fast MVP, go back to the customer
@APompliano
is hosting a logistics X space tomorrow at 9:30 AM ET, covering major topics related to domestic and global trade.
The founders of Nucocargo, Grip, and I will be guests.
Tune in!
Great being on stage today. Quick trip for me, but thank you for hosting
@FreightAlley
@FreightWaves
! This is one of the best and better organized logistics events I’ve seen.
New customer during onboarding call today… “This level of detail is perfect, honestly not used to seeing this much detail but this is exactly what I want to see”
During a blizzard, the chance of a package being late skyrockets from 4% to 35%.
Grip’s major weather events dashboard can forecast which zip codes will be impacted by this weekend’s East Coast winter storm, saving you lost inventory and upset customers.
If you ship food or
Our customers, partners, team, and the community around us, make this company special. I don’t have words to describe how grateful I am for the opportunity to lead
@Grip_shipping
alongside Jimmy Cooper, Alex Aserraf, and the rest of our team!
This Thanksgiving season, we want to give thanks to our customers, partners, and employees. We are grateful for the opportunity we have to work together. We couldn’t be more proud of what we have achieved and excited for what is ahead. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Grip’s fulfillment services. We are bringing together our ground-breaking technological platform with industry-best fulfillment to help DTC brands grow to the next level. 🧵⬇️
Running on Ice w/
@MaryO_119
- In this episode, we dive into the world of perishable e-commerce shipping with
@Juancmeisel
founder and CEO of
@Grip_shipping
.
Check out the full episode on
@ID_AA_Carmack
We optimize this with
@Grip_shipping
by looking at millions of data points like real-time temperature, humidity, major weather events and carrier performance to then dictate exactly how a box needs to be shipped.
@JakeMRichards
Just showing them what we've built and what they have access to! This was specifically a billing onboarding call where we show customers how they will be billed and the order-level details they'll have access to.
Peak season is here and eCommerce brands are pouring everything they’ve got into marketing right now.
This year, Cyber Monday online sales hit an all-time record, but last month’s marketing efforts are this month’s logistical nightmares.
Companies need to make sure that
Data is transforming our industry. Real-time decisions, less waste, dependable delivery.
Long- term success is about finding that sweet spot where efficiency meets sustainability and harnessing the data to make informed decisions in real time.
Seeing our network adapt to
Grip provides eCommerce brands with world-class technology that uses advanced modeling to automatically determine in real time the best carriers, shipping facilities, refrigerant amount, and box size for every single package based on dynamic network conditions including
We want to partner with DTC perishable brands and give them a 21st-century logistics partner in a single platform so they can focus on what they do best: creating amazing products!
Grip modernizes logistics for the chaotic, modern world.
We have worked hard to cook up something game-changing for the industry, but our next launch is even better.
Save money and stress. Grip gets the job done.
Can't wait to share our latest solution with you later this
I’m currently reading “Unreasonable Hospitality” about Will Guidara’s journey to building Eleven Madison Park into one of the world’s best restaurants.
It’s a masterclass in forging incredible bonds with your customer and creating unforgettable experiences. In essence, every
I am proud of our team!
Grip has ensured the safe and on-time delivery of more than $1 billion worth of eCommerce goods, saving our customers more than 30% in shipping costs and reducing their shipping failures by 25%.
With the launch of fulfillment centers in Texas, Florida,
Massive blizzard hitting the northeast right now. We're tracking it closely. If the snow stops by the afternoon, roads should be good enough for 53s to inject into carrier sorts.
During blizzards, the chance of a shipment arriving late 10x's from 4% to 40%.
Perishable companies
In your early career, 99% of success is a function of being willing to work harder than anyone else.
Do the things your boss does not want to do, always go the extra mile.
If you do this, your rate of learning will be faster and you increase the chance of luck hitting you.
Looking for a Miami based Business analyst. Role will be to work closely with customers and analyze data to help them improve their DTC supply chain; Always on the look for more customer value add opportunities. This is what I am most passionate about.
Standard and expectation
Peak season is the ultimate stress test for brands and well-executed logistics can significantly impact the lifetime value of customers.
At ButcherBox, we spent millions of dollars a year building and maintaining our own logistics system. Most companies simply don’t have the
"Grip is creating a new standard in shipping by providing businesses with a logistics partner that is built for a modern, chaotic world and has proven to save them time, money, and stress.” -
@APompliano
We started Grip because we saw at
@butcherbox
how difficult shipping and logistics can be for e-commerce companies — especially those that ship frozen or refrigerated items like meals, human-grade pet food, and medication.
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@Grip_shipping
tells you which zip codes will be impacted by flooding in California. If you ship food or medicine in the mail, or think your supply chain can be disrupted by this, send me a DM. I’ll send you the list.
California has been pummeled with storms since Sunday, bringing winds and heavy rain that has soaked the state.
They have caused mudslides, flooding and evacuations.