# Sean Wu

> Sean Wu is the Atlanta-based CEO of uShip, the Austin shipping marketplace for large, bulky and unusual items. A University of Florida graduate and former finance leader at PwC, Cardlytics, Fullstory and Hologram, he took the top job at uShip in January 2025 after helping Fullstory scale from about 30 to 700 employees and raise $150 million across three rounds. His operating thesis is that marketplaces, flexible capacity and accumulated trust data are especially valuable where standardized parcel networks struggle: cars, antiques, furniture, equipment and other shipments that require human judgment.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at uShip
- **Organizations:** uShip, Hologram, Fullstory, Cardlytics, PwC
- **Education:** Master's degree, University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
- **Known for:** Led finance at Fullstory during a period in which the company grew from about 30 to 700 employees., Supported three Fullstory funding rounds totaling $150 million., As Hologram's CFO, was credited by uShip with improving financial efficiency, stabilizing the company and diversifying its market segments.

## Career timeline

- **2012-2015** — Worked as an associate at PwC.
- **2015-2016** — Held senior financial planning and analysis, then FP&A manager, roles at Cardlytics.
- **2016-2017** — Joined Fullstory as director of finance.
- **2017-2022** — Served as vice president and head of finance at Fullstory as the company expanded from about 30 to 700 employees and raised $150 million across three rounds.
- **2022-2025** — Served as chief financial officer at IoT connectivity company Hologram, where uShip said he improved efficiency, stabilized the business and diversified market segments.
- **2025** — Became uShip's chief executive officer in January, succeeding Heather Hoover-Salomon.
- **2026** — Outlined a strategy centered on flexible freight capacity, trust in digital marketplaces and the limits of standardization for bulky, unusual shipments.

## Achievements

- Led finance at Fullstory during a period in which the company grew from about 30 to 700 employees.
- Supported three Fullstory funding rounds totaling $150 million.
- As Hologram's CFO, was credited by uShip with improving financial efficiency, stabilizing the company and diversifying its market segments.
- Appointed CEO of uShip in January 2025.
- Developed a public operating thesis for resilient supply chains based on diversified capacity, fast decision-making and stronger carrier relationships.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Discussed the effect of autonomous trucking on logistics consolidation, while arguing that bulky and nonstandard freight will continue to need human coordination.
- **2026-08** — Advised movers of specialty items to provide accurate dimensions, weight, photos, handling needs and access constraints before pickup.
- **2026-07** — Appeared on the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss recommerce, irreplaceable goods and why confidence can outweigh speed in specialty shipping.
- **2026-01** — Set out a 2026 freight thesis based on adaptability, diversified capacity, rapid rerouting and strong carrier relationships.

## Links

- Website: https://www.uship.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwu-us

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Last updated: 2026-09-26