The Abbott Mafia
9 people came through Abbott and went on to found or lead other companies.
Marija ButkovicConsultantFounded Women of WearablesJohn AshleyResearch And Development EngineerFounded DurVenaJim PeacockSenior R&D EngineerFounded AclarionBill WelchGeneral ManagerFounded TrovageneJonathan HirschNeuroscience Commercial DevelopmentFounded SynapticureHassan RiggsGlobal Corporate Strategy, M&A and Business Development GroupFounded Smart AltoRachel GateAssociate Scientist IIFounded Dropprint GenomicsChase BonhagGlobal Strategic Marketing MBA InternFounded FirstIgniteAndrew TranR&D Engineer InternFounded Alkera AI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Abbott mafia?
- The Abbott mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Abbott and went on to found or lead other companies, including Women of Wearables, DurVena, Aclarion, Trovagene, Synapticure.
- Who is in the Abbott mafia?
- Notable members include Marija Butkovic (Women of Wearables), John Ashley (DurVena), Jim Peacock (Aclarion), Bill Welch (Trovagene), Jonathan Hirsch (Synapticure), Hassan Riggs (Smart Alto), Rachel Gate (Dropprint Genomics), Chase Bonhag (FirstIgnite), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Abbott alumni found?
- Companies founded by Abbott alumni include Women of Wearables, DurVena, Aclarion, Trovagene, Synapticure, Smart Alto, Dropprint Genomics, FirstIgnite, Alkera AI.



