OpenBorder

At OpenBorder, we're on a mission to simplify global commerce by building the infrastructure that powers seamless cross-border transactions. Our platform enables merchants to expand internationally with confidence, offering fast, transparent, and hassle-free shipping experiences. We're a fast-growing team of builders, thinkers, and doers who are passionate about solving complex logistical challenges with elegant, scalable technology. Join us and help shape the future of global e-commerce. OpenBorder is looking for Senior Software Engineer. https://lnkd.in/gpHjPn58

At OpenBorder, we're on a mission to simplify global commerce by building the infrastructure that powers seamless cross-border transactions. Our platform enables merchants to expand internationally with confidence, offering fast, transparent, and hassle-free shipping experiences. We're a fast-growing team of builders, thinkers, and doers who are passionate about solving complex logistical challenges with elegant, scalable technology. Join us and help shape the future of global e-commerce. OpenBorder is looking for talented Senior Quality Assurance Tester. https://lnkd.in/gbj_7r4v

As most of you know, it's been a busy week in our industry with tons of new cross-border trading policy being announced. 📦 What do Trump’s new tariffs mean for cross-border commerce in 2025? Brands selling internationally are already feeling the ripple effects, from shifting shipping costs to new operational headaches. At OpenBorder, we broke down what these tariffs could mean for ecommerce operators, how they compare to previous trade policy, and what smart brands are doing to adapt. 🔍 We cover: - Which products and countries are most affected - What this means for your international margins - Actionable steps to stay competitive 👇 Full breakdown in the comments.

As Day 2 of Shoptalk is in full-swing, we wanted to take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to shout out our very own Eric Mendez for coming in first place at the Second Annual Retail Run Club ShopTalk 5K this morning! You heard it here first: OpenBorder is the fastest company at ShopTalk 2025! 😉

Excited to be partnered with Capacity in order to help brands like TPJ: The Perfect Jean expand internationally, effectively! Many more stories like this to come. 👇

Excited to be partnered with Capacity in order to help brands like TPJ: The Perfect Jean expand internationally, effectively! Many more stories like this to come. 👇

Exciting times in the ecommerce world as Shoptalk kicks off in Vegas! Our OpenBorder team members, Darwish Gani, Ryan Leahy, and Eric Mendez, will be on-site engaging with merchants and partners, allike. We're focused on enhancing the connection between international operations and international customer experiences. Make sure to grab time with them to explore collaboration opportunities if this sounds like an area you're interested in!

Last year our US business grew 13%, while our international markets grew 7X faster 🚀 That’s why we were able to hit $40M in annual revenue in 2024. But it almost never happened… A few months ago, I shared a $12M mistake I made at Obvi - waiting too long to expand beyond the US. I initially saw international as a "we'll get to it eventually" revenue stream, but the numbers don't lie—like I said, our international markets grew at nearly 7 times the rate of our domestic business. 🤯 Looking at Q4 alone: 🇨🇦 Canada: $2.45M in total sales, up 40% YoY 🇦🇺 Australia: $1.63M in total sales, up 69% YoY 🇬🇧 UK: $1.31M in total sales, up 45% YoY I recently sat down with Darwish Gani and the OpenBorder team, and they confirmed this isn't just an Obvi thing—most of the top brands they work with are seeing international markets outpace domestic ones. 📈 In fact, their data shows their top brands saw 5x the growth in markets outside of the US in Q4 of 2024. That’s why this year we're doubling down on international in ways we hadn't even considered before: ✅ Expanding into new channels – launching on Amazon and TikTok Shop in our top international markets  ✅ Onsite CRO for international shoppers – shipping price testing by region, delivery promises for fast shipping regions, and localized upsell flows to boost AOV  ✅ Better post-purchase experience – leveraging OpenBorder's upcoming Gorgias integration to streamline international customer support Our partnership with OpenBorder isn't just moving our products beyond our borders. They help us think strategically about global growth, market by market, channel by channel. So if you're still thinking international is a "someday" strategy, don't wait months and lose millions like I did. The opportunity isn't just theoretical.  It's showing up in our P&L RIGHT NOW and will take our brand to a new level in 2025.

We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan Leahy to the team, as our new Head of Partnerships! 🎉 Ryan brings an exceptional track record of building strategic partnership programs, scaling networks, and delivering results at the intersection of ecommerce, logistics, and operations. With leadership experience from Flexport, Shopify, and Deliverr, he’s overseen everything from multimillion-dollar fulfillment strategies to highly impactful partnership programs that cut costs an drove revenue. Ryan’s strategic vision and commitment to fostering strong partnerships will be a game-changer for our mission to simplify and supercharge global ecommerce growth. Welcome to the team, Ryan! We’re excited for what’s ahead. 🚀

Obvi did the obvious!... and scaled international revenues to $12M in 6 months as a result