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The Aalto University Mafia

22 people studied at Aalto University and went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Aalto University mafia?
The Aalto University mafia is the network of 22 people who studied at Aalto University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Wave Ventures, Zalando, Swappie, Housecat, Calectra.
Who is in the Aalto University mafia?
Notable members include Pauliina Martikainen (Wave Ventures), Filip Dames (Zalando), Jiri Heinonen (Swappie), Johannes Korpela (Wave Ventures), Ville Vesterinen (Housecat), Pauliina Meskanen (Calectra), Riku Lindholm (Meru Health), Albert Nazander (Meru Health), among 22 tracked members.
What companies did Aalto University alumni found?
Companies founded by Aalto University alumni include Wave Ventures, Zalando, Swappie, Housecat, Calectra, Meru Health, Coinrule, Kapacity.io, Speechly, SigmaMind AI.