Inga Fredrickson
Inga is a senior executive assistant and strategic operations partner with nearly two decades of experience supporting founders and C-suite leaders across both high-growth startups and global enterprises. She began her career unusually early—earning an associate’s degree before graduating high school and completing her bachelor’s degree in political science and history by age 19—which set the foundation for an early start in her career. What began as an interest in law and advocacy evolved into executive operations, where Inga discovered her ability to unify teams, represent leadership with integrity, and influence organizations at scale. Over the course of her career, Inga has worked in complex, fast-moving environments including early-stage startups and global companies such as Amazon and Meta. Her work consistently centers on connecting strategy to execution—translating ambitious goals into clear plans, building durable systems, and guiding cross-functional stakeholders through change. She has led initiatives spanning international expansion, large-scale hiring and onboarding, return-to-office programs, annual and quarterly business planning, and high-stakes executive operations, all while protecting leader focus and driving accountability. At Flexport, Inga serves in a hybrid executive operations role, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive coordination and execution across legal, compliance, people, and finance functions. Known as someone teams rely on when situations are complex or require structure, she brings a steady, solutions-focused approach grounded in clarity, consistency, and follow-through. Inga believes that impact is not defined by the ability to bring people together, create alignment, and help organizations move decisively toward meaningful results.
• Northwest University- B.A.
• Powerlifting
• City of Allen
What do you attribute your success to?
Resilience has been a defining part of my career. I also believe it is critical for women in the workplace to find and use their voice. Being intentional about your impact, how you show up, and where you create value matters. Some of the most meaningful impact happens behind the scenes through alignment, execution, and helping leaders operate at their best. Throughout my career, I have focused on driving results that enable teams and senior leaders to succeed at the highest level. What matters is how effectively you move the organization forward.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
A long-time mentor had a significant impact on how I approach problem solving. He consistently encouraged me to think bigger and challenge my own assumptions about how problems should be solved. For several years we spent time regularly discussing strategy and leadership, which shaped the way I approach complex situations. One lesson that stayed with me is that there is almost always another angle to explore. When facing difficult problems, resourcefulness matters. Thinking creatively, challenging constraints, and approaching situations with an entrepreneurial mindset can often unlock solutions that are not immediately obvious.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I encourage women to be courageous and to see themselves as a critical part of the organization. Your role is what you make of it. Find your voice, be intentional about how you show up, and do not limit the impact you can have. Supporting roles can carry enormous influence when approached strategically.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the most meaningful aspects of my career has been the relationships. The ability to connect with talented people, learn from one another, and build genuine partnerships creates a powerful foundation for growth and collaboration. Those relationships have supported me throughout my career and continue to shape how I approach my work. At the same time, working closely with senior leaders requires a high level of emotional intelligence. A key part of the role is helping create the conditions for leaders to operate at their best. That often means serving as a trusted thought partner, offering perspective and feedback, and helping ensure that leadership decisions land effectively across the organization.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is central to how I approach both work and life. I believe in being comfortable in who you are and showing up consistently with authenticity.
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Frisco, TX 75033