Jared Ward talks about his journey of starting Luminous, how he identified a gap in the process and created a software to follow through with the RFQ process, and the significance of being intentional with equity distribution. The main takeaways from the episode are the importance of nailing your product before scaling it, being consistent in your actions, and everything you do should be intentional. Tune in to this episode for valuable insights on working with China and expert advice on launching and scaling your business!
About Jared:
Jared Ward is a passionate supply chain expert and CEO and founder of Luminous, a software company dedicated to improving the operations of e-commerce companies through better supply chain data.
Jared started his first e-commerce company when he was just 23, selling baby gates and barn door hardware across several Etsy shops and on Amazon. He later worked as a sourcing manager at a distribution company to learn more about high-level supply chain management with major retailers such as HSN, QVC, and Walmart.
After running Made-in-China's sourcing division and helping numerous DTC brands optimize their supply chain, Jared realized the need for software solutions in e-commerce that address the entire supply chain. He built and sold an RFQ management system that helped DTC brands optimize their purchasing and became the CEO of Qualtry at 28, further solidifying his understanding of the gap in the market for supply chain software solutions.
Jared founded Luminous to help e-commerce companies gain visibility in their data from source to sell, addressing issues in the way these companies use software in their operations. The company provides solutions for inventory management, purchasing, RFQ, WMS, and more.
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