MEET THE LINDA MAR TEAM

Ephraim Esson

Co-founder

Ephraim started his entrepreneurial journey shoveling snow in Colorado and hasn’t stopped building since. In high school, he ran a tutoring business. Then he taught himself to build iOS apps. His latest project is FiveSongs, a music-sharing app that helps people discover new tracks through their friends. He’s all in on building, backing bold ideas, and creating space for student founders to launch.

Ryan Quinn

Co-founder

Ryan came to California with one goal: to build something that matters. He’s been chasing ideas since he was a kid, always finding ways to turn curiosity into action. His first leap into entrepreneurship came in middle school, when he launched his first company at at age 13. Soon after, he began investing in the stock market and eventually started angel investing. From that first venture forward, he’s been hooked on entrepreneurship.

Kevin Tang

Advisor

Kevin is a hands-on operator with a deep background in sales, strategy, partnerships, and growth. He’s passionate about helping early-stage teams go from idea to execution. Kevin works closely with founders to sharpen their vision, build smart go-to-market strategies, and create sales systems that actually scale. He’s helped startups find product-market fit, land their first customers, and turn traction into long-term growth.

Karandeep Singh

Advisor

Karandeep is a builder at heart with a deep background in tech, product, and early-stage growth. He’s led startups from concept to scale, helping founders turn raw ideas into market-ready products. With hands-on experience as both a founder and operator, he focuses on refining product-market fit, building strong systems, and solving growth challenges before they stall momentum. He brings technical insight and real-world strategy to help teams move fast and scale smart.

Beckett Johnson

Mentor

Beckett is a product leader with a sharp eye for what users actually need. He leads product at OfficeSpace, building workplace software that supports hybrid teams around the world. With experience scaling B2B SaaS and shaping product strategy at companies like UserTesting and UserZoom, he helps startups validate market fit, craft user-first experiences, and move fast without losing focus. Beckett brings a rare mix of deep research insight and practical execution to every team he supports.