Mar 3, 2026
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8
Daniel Parekh-Hill, Flare, on Shopify Apps, Delivery Innovation and Competing with Amazon
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Running an Ironman and scaling a tech startup may seem worlds apart, but for Daniel Parekh-Hill, the founder of Flare, they demand the same mindset: discipline, resilience, and an ability to push through challenges.
Recently named in Forbes 30 Under 30 for e-commerce and retail, Daniel joins Jamie to share his journey from pitch competitions and accelerators to building a fast-growing SaaS company on Shopify.Flare helps retailers offer scheduled delivery choices directly at checkout — removing manual processes, improving customer experience, and boosting conversion rates.
Daniel discusses the hardest technical challenges in building Flare, how small details can transform retail experiences, and why staying close to the customer is the single biggest driver of growth. This episode is packed with lessons on entrepreneurship, scaling in e-commerce, and how retailers can compete with giants like Amazon by mastering the details that matter most.
About Flare
Flare is a Shopify app that lets online shoppers choose their delivery date at checkout. Behind the scenes, it handles carrier routing, postcode rules, cutoff times, and capacity planning. Trusted by over 700 brands globally, it was founded by Daniel Parekh-Hill and is backed by Entrepreneurs First.
Jamie Hamer
Host, Retail is Detail Podcast
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