The story
Founded by David C. Petersen and Ryan Petersen in 2006.1
Private company
ImportGenius
Logo: importgenius.com3
American software and information company
ImportGenius (stylized as ImportGenius.com, sometimes incorrectly credited as Import Genius, and formally known as Trade Data Services, Inc.) is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company that specializes in trade data. It was founded by Michael Kanko, David Petersen, and Ryan Petersen. The company organizes and maintains a database of hundreds of millions of shipping manifests and customs records from government agencies and private companies around the world.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2006Founded1
- Industrytrade1
- HeadquartersScottsdale1
- Websiteimportgenius.com
- Legal formcorporation1
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ImportGenius (stylized as ImportGenius.com, sometimes incorrectly credited as Import Genius, and formally known as Trade Data Services, Inc.) is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company that specializes in trade data. It was founded by Michael Kanko, David Petersen, and Ryan Petersen.2
Leadership
Who has led ImportGenius, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderDavid C. Petersen1
- FounderRyan Petersen1
Timeline
- 2006Founded Founded1
Links
- Websiteimportgenius.com1
- WikipediaImportGenius
- WikidataQ6007388
Sources
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- 1WikidataImportGenius on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaImportGenius on Wikipedia
- 3Company websiteImportGenius logo