The Team
Effectively identifying, closing and placing Business Insurance with the Insurer that is in the best interest of both the Business Owner and the Agent in a highly competitive market is complex.
Agents spend 70% of their time and resources growing their book and placing business. There is a huge void in the marketplace for tooling to improve speed and accuracy. Enter Linqura!
Tony Silva
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CEO Grand-App – Aged Care startup
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Previously VP Small Commercial American Family & Homesite
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Experienced insurance operations executive
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Specialist in technology transformation projects
Ellen Carney
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Founder Member Angry Rabbit Group. A strategic advisor to banking & insurance clients
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Former Forrester Principal Analyst in Insurance & Financial Services
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Expert in strategic planning, and market & competitive analysis
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Thought leader & author
Eric Hall
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President Strategic Partnerships, The Rough Notes Company
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Experienced strategy, operations, & business development executive
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Very strong connections in the insurance intermediary segments
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Serves on various Advisory Boards
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Founder & Executive Chairman of Propark Mobility
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Serves as Propark’s Executive Chairman, overseeing strategic initiatives and growth
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Previously led Propark as CEO for 38+ years, building it into a national industry leader
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Grew the company from a single parking lot into a network of 1,000+ locations nationwide
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Early pioneer in the electric vehicle (EV) movement, founding JuiceBar Charger to develop innovative EV charging solutions
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Founded the Green Parking Council (now Parksmart), advancing sustainability in the parking industry
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Recognized sustainability advocate and innovator in green technology and infrastructure
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Experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record of launching successful ventures
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Respected industry leader who shaped new standards in parking and real estate
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Seasoned business strategist with decades of leadership and vision
Advisor & Investor
John Schmid
Advisors
Mark Stender
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40+ years in Property Casualty & life Insurance
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3 Insurance Technology Patents
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Digital and Technology Strategy authority
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Integrator of large insurance mergers
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Holder of multiple insurance patents
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Former CIO, CDO, Chief Enterprise Architect
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Experienced Entrepreneur
CEO
Piyush Mishra
AI Operations & Delivery
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10 years in Practical AI Delivery
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Real-World Solution Architect
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Generative AI Authority
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AI Visionary & Thought Leader
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Ethical AI Practitioner
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Cutting-Edge Tech Researcher
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Versatile Cross-Industry Expert
Leadership
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40 years in multi-line insurance software
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Sales and Operations Management
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Built 4 Software Companies
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Former Chief Business Officer Sapiens NA (Nasdaq: SPNS)
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Experienced Entrepreneur
- IBM
- Innovation Group
Chief Revenue Officer
Euan King
Brad Stender
Product Management
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10 years in Insurance and Telematics
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Product Strategist
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Certified Project Manager
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Client Implementation
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Client Relations
Ryan Hanley
Chief Marketing Officer
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20 years selling Insurance
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Agency Consultant
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Agency Owner
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Insurance Marketing and Sales Visionary
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Experienced Entrepreneur
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Rogue Risk
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Bold Penguin
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Trusted Choice
Michael Cocca
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15+ years Insurance & Technology
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Technology Strategist
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Integration Specialist
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Insurance Architect
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Infrastructure Architect