Phillip Akhzar's guest appearances

Phillip Akhzar

Startup School Radio

The Logistics of Logistics

The Shopify Dropify by The Cut

James Beshara

David Tisch

Wade Foster

Sanjay Dastoor

Brett Hagler

Geoff Ralston

Paul Graham

Elad Gil

Mathilde Collin

Ryan Hoover

Justin Kan

Alexis Ohanian

Daniel Yanisse

Ooshma Garg

Paul Buchheit

OwlTail

Phillip Akhzar and Joe Lynch discuss why packaging matters. Phillip is the Founder and CEO of Arka, a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices.   About Phillip Akhzar   Phillip Akhzar is the Founder and CEO of Arka, a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices. Phillip is a serial entrepreneur, Y Combinator alum, and sustainability and supply chain expert. Prior to starting Arka, Phillip founded and successfully exited a few startups. Phil began his professional career at Boeing Aerospace. Phil is a San Francisco native, who earned an Industrial Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.   About Arka   Arka is a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices. Arka is integrated with Shopify, BigCommerce, Square and Shipbob and their integrations provide a seamless experience to their customers when they order packaging. Arka’s API uses AI to auto-replenish packaging inventory for warehouses and 3PLs. Arka Packaging has the flexible packaging solution ecommerce businesses need to stand out from the crowd with custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging. All of Arka’s paper products are FSC certified. From their material offerings, to how they ship, to the facilities they use, it all utilizes the latest eco-friendly and sustainable practices.  Key Takeaways: Why Packaging Matters  Phillip Akhzar is the Founder and CEO of Arka, a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom packaging solutions to the SMB market. Ecommerce packaging is one of keys to a great customer experience. A box that is ugly, too big, or too difficult turns customers off – and they might not buy again. Arka works with both shippers and warehousing companies. For shippers: Arka has worked with over 2,000 entrepreneurs, small businesses owners, and makers of all sizes to understand what matters most to their unboxing experience: low minimums, premium materials, quick turnaround, self-service tools and the flexibility to scale orders. For warehousing companies: Arka automates the packaging ordering process by connecting Arka’s API to the warehouse management system (WMS). By automating the packaging ordering system, companies eliminate packaging inventory shortages, the hassle of inventory counts, and dozens of emails and phone calls.   Learn More About Why Packaging Matters Arka on LinkedIn Arka on Instagram Arka on Twitter Arka Case Study Introduction to Packaging Your Products with Phillip Akhzar The Logistics of Logistics Podcast  If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube 

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-akhzar-89612315/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phillip Akhzar</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephlynchjr/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Lynch</a> discuss why packaging matters. Phillip is the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.arka.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arka</a>, a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices. About Phillip Akhzar <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-akhzar-89612315/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phillip Akhzar</a> is the Founder and CEO of Arka, a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices. Phillip is a serial entrepreneur, Y Combinator alum, and sustainability and supply chain expert. Prior to starting Arka, Phillip founded and successfully exited a few startups. Phil began his professional career at Boeing Aerospace. Phil is a San Francisco native, who earned an Industrial Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. About Arka <a href="http://www.arka.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arka</a> is a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging to SMBs at competitive prices. Arka is integrated with Shopify, BigCommerce, Square and Shipbob and their integrations provide a seamless experience to their customers when they order packaging. Arka’s API uses AI to auto-replenish packaging inventory for warehouses and 3PLs. Arka Packaging has the flexible packaging solution ecommerce businesses need to stand out from the crowd with custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging. All of Arka’s paper products are FSC certified. From their material offerings, to how they ship, to the facilities they use, it all utilizes the latest eco-friendly and sustainable practices.  Key Takeaways: Why Packaging Matters <ul> <li>Phillip Akhzar is the Founder and CEO of Arka, a tech enabled packaging platform that provides custom packaging solutions to the SMB market.</li> <li>Ecommerce packaging is one of keys to a great customer experience. A box that is ugly, too big, or too difficult turns customers off – and they might not buy again.</li> <li>Arka works with both shippers and warehousing companies.</li> <li>For shippers: Arka has worked with over 2,000 entrepreneurs, small businesses owners, and makers of all sizes to understand what matters most to their unboxing experience: low minimums, premium materials, quick turnaround, self-service tools and the flexibility to scale orders.</li> <li>For warehousing companies: Arka automates the packaging ordering process by connecting Arka’s API to the warehouse management system (WMS). By automating the packaging ordering system, companies eliminate packaging inventory shortages, the hassle of inventory counts, and dozens of emails and phone calls.</li> </ul> Learn More About Why Packaging Matters <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkapackaging/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arka on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arkapackaging/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arka on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/arkapackaging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arka on Twitter</a> <a href="http://www.arka.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arka</a> <a href="https://www.arka.com/blogs/news/unboxing-casestudy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Case Study</a> <a href="https://www.shopify.com/learn/course/introduction-to-packaging-your-products" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Introduction to Packaging Your Products with Phillip Akhzar</a> The Logistics of Logistics Podcast <ul> <li>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues.</li> <li>The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVsb2xwb2RjYXN0LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logistics-of-logistics-podcast/id1409735368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://www.thelogisticsoflogistics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Castbox</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2R6BcnTSREZ7fOx9EIoI36?si=9SxorwsJTOicUq7hOEQaYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dancewaves/the-logistics-of-logistics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://player.fm/series/the-logistics-of-logistics-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlayerFM</a>, <a href="http://tun.in/pi548" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tunein</a>, <a href="https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/dtyrb-7364a/The-Logistics-of-Logistics-Podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podbean</a>, <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/23776-The-Logistics-of-Logistics-Podcast/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Owltail</a>, <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/thelolpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Libsyn</a>, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1409735368/the-logistics-of-logistics-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPVXYJLkj3mIceUYPIOedA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube</a></li> </ul>

Why Packaging Matters with Phillip Akhzar

This is Ep.67 and we’re talking to Phillip Akhza, Founder of Arka packaging. Phgillip is based in San Francisco and Arka is (we think) the only custom packaging app on Shopify. It helps ecommerce merchants to source and design their own, custom, branded packaging, and they offer cost effective options for online businesses of all sizes. Visit Arka here Connect with The Cut Hearing from Phillip on Arka’s approach to custom packaging, will be super interesting for any merchant that wants to access entry-level packaging, or improve the customer-experience with custom-branded packaging that presents your business in the best possible way, when it arrives on your customer’s doorsteps.  It’s all about making great impressions, right? Arka allows store owners to source and design their own, custom, branded packaging. Founded in 2015, Arka is the only app on Shopify that offers a simple, click-click process of creating and ordering your own custom packaging.  With a super simple, step-by-step process of selection and design, the benefits to store owners are obvious, and here’s a few of the key features. Customer Experience - Increase retention rates, customer loyalty and brand advocacy. Lowest Pricing - Arka boxes are optimised for shipping rates, so merchants don't have to worry about extra costs. Eco-Friendly - Recyclable boxing materials and certified clean processes at our USA facilities. Made from 99% recycled plastic, corrugated and all products are recyclable. Easy Design - Simple 3D interface lets merchants customise your box and visualise how you need it to look. Quick Turnaround - Branded boxes delivered to your door in under 10 days! Big thanks from us at The Cut to Phillip Akhza, Founder of Arka packaging, for sharing his insights and approach to doing better packaging for all online businesses. If you're a Shopify business owner or work in digital and ecomm marketing come and guest on this podcast. Get in touch anytime.

This is Ep.67 and we’re talking to Phillip Akhza, Founder of Arka packaging. Phgillip is based in San Francisco and Arka is (we think) the only custom packaging app on Shopify. It helps ecommerce merchants to source and design their own, custom, branded packaging, and they offer cost effective options for online businesses of all sizes. <a href="https://www.arka.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit Arka here</a> <a href="https://www.thecut.net.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with The Cut</a> Hearing from Phillip on Arka’s approach to custom packaging, will be super interesting for any merchant that wants to access entry-level packaging, or improve the customer-experience with custom-branded packaging that presents your business in the best possible way, when it arrives on your customer’s doorsteps.  It’s all about making great impressions, right? Arka allows store owners to source and design their own, custom, branded packaging. Founded in 2015, Arka is the only app on Shopify that offers a simple, click-click process of creating and ordering your own custom packaging.  With a super simple, step-by-step process of selection and design, the benefits to store owners are obvious, and here’s a few of the key features. Customer Experience - Increase retention rates, customer loyalty and brand advocacy. Lowest Pricing - Arka boxes are optimised for shipping rates, so merchants don't have to worry about extra costs. Eco-Friendly - Recyclable boxing materials and certified clean processes at our USA facilities. Made from 99% recycled plastic, corrugated and all products are recyclable. Easy Design - Simple 3D interface lets merchants customise your box and visualise how you need it to look. Quick Turnaround - Branded boxes delivered to your door in under 10 days! Big thanks from us at The Cut to Phillip Akhza, Founder of Arka packaging, for sharing his insights and approach to doing better packaging for all online businesses. If you're a Shopify business owner or work in digital and ecomm marketing come and guest on this podcast. Get in touch anytime.

Episode 67 - Shopify - Expert Interview - Phillip Akhzar from Arka packaging

Jesse Vollmar

Nick Carson

Episode 13 of Startup School Radio: Host Aaron Harris interviews Farmlogs CEO and cofounder, Jesse Volmar. Also on the show: Nick Carson &amp; Phillip Akhzar from Pakible.

Startup School Radio Ep. 13: Jesse Vollmar, Nick Carson & Phillip Akhzar