Sean Linehan

CEO at Exec

Sean Linehan is a tech entrepreneur and the Co-Founder & CEO of Placement Holdings, a company focused on career coaching and talent development. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Technology Entrepreneurship from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and he has also studied Engineering Leadership at UC Berkeley.

Before founding Placement, Sean served as the VP of Product at Flexport, where he played a crucial role in scaling the company from $1 million to $500 million in revenue and from 20 to 800 employees. His experience extends to co-founding Einstein.com and working as the Director of Technology at Modify Watches, a direct-to-consumer brand that was later acquired by Custom Ink. He has also been involved with Village Global as a Network Leader and has held advisory roles at various organizations.3 4

Sean is recognized for his contributions to the tech industry, being named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree in 2023. His work emphasizes unlocking human potential through technology, and he is passionate about developing innovative solutions that enhance individual and organizational growth.1 2 3

Highlights

Mar 22 · EdSurge

Income-Share Agreements Aren't the Revolution We Thought They'd Be - EdSurge

Mar 22 · EdSurge

Income-Share Agreements Aren't the Revolution We Thought They'd Be - EdSurge

Experience

Co-Founder & CEO at Exec (May 2019 - Present)

VP of Product at Flexport (December 2014 - August 2018), Co-Founder & CEO at Einstein.com (February 2013 - June 2014), Director of Technology at Modify Watches (September 2010 - May 2013), Advisor at Truemed (December 2022 - Present), Strategic Advisor at Flexport (August 2018 - December 2019)

Education

University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business - Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Technology Entrepreneurship; UC Berkeley College of Engineering - Engineering Leadership