People at Playground

MEET THE CREW Jia Ling Yang, CEO I’m a Taiwanese American from New Mexico, now based in New York. As a founder, product thinker and former creative director, my outlook is born out of a changing industry and the desire to shift culture. For the past 10 years, my work has taken me to Radical Media NY, 72&Sunny LA, TBWA NY, BBH LA, Facebook and VICE (among others) where I developed my niche at the intersection of media, tech and entertainment. Most recently, I was full time at global agency Anomaly, where I was hired for Converse/Nike Global, then funded to pursue my own venture. From directing Fashion Week films for E!, to launching campaigns for Scooter Braun, concepting app campaigns for Youtube Music to launching Playground, I am all about art forms at the cutting edge of culture. The more unconventional, the better. The more social impact, the even better. As a former New Media director, I work with teams to experiment through new digital formats, and refine conceptual thinking. As a founder, I surround myself with entrepreneurs, "weirdos" and risk-takers who want to build a more conscious future. One that’s more inclusive, sustainable and fun.

Linda Yang

Founder & CEO