Our Story
Third Person has been fifteen years in the making.
Learn how we got here below.
2009
Matt joins Rent the Runway
Led Warehouse Operations
He helps run a warehouse at the dawn of eCommerce.
2010
Matt joins Birchbox
Led Supply Chain
He helps scale supply chain from 500 to 1 million orders per month.
Moves 3PLs three times.
2016
Ryan joins Everlane
Led Supply Chain Operations
He helps scale logistics and open company’s first retail stores.
Moves 3PLs twice.
2017
Matt and Ryan meet
A random occurrence at a networking dinner in San Francisco.
2019
Matt and Ryan form Second Marathon
They see a need to help brands solve (or avoid!) the challenges they faced.
They specialize in 3PL Search, helping brands find their first, or next, 3PL.
They begin getting hired by 3PLs - a pivotal moment, as it provides an opportunity to see first hand how 3PLs operate, make decisions and support clients.
2022
100th 3PL Search completed
3PL Search becomes Second Marathon’s primary service.
See examples of who they’ve supported here.
2024
Matt and Ryan launch Third Person
They see an opportunity to transform how brands and 3PLs engage.
They use 15 years of learning to create it.