The Accion Mafia
7 people came through Accion and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sean HarperBoard MemberFounded TransFS +2Monica Brand EngelVice President, Product DevelopmentFounded Quona CapitalJonathan WhittleManaging Director, Frontier Investments GroupFounded Quona CapitalAakash ShahInvestorFounded NeonvestMichael SchleinCEOFounded AccionPaul BreloffFounder & Managing DirectorFounded ShortlistJulia ReichelsteinSummer Associate, Accion Venture LabFounded Vaulted Deep
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Accion mafia?
- The Accion mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Accion and went on to found or lead other companies, including TransFS, Quona Capital, Neonvest, Accion, Shortlist.
- Who is in the Accion mafia?
- Notable members include Sean Harper (TransFS), Monica Brand Engel (Quona Capital), Jonathan Whittle (Quona Capital), Aakash Shah (Neonvest), Michael Schlein (Accion), Paul Breloff (Shortlist), Julia Reichelstein (Vaulted Deep).
- What companies did Accion alumni found?
- Companies founded by Accion alumni include TransFS, Quona Capital, Neonvest, Accion, Shortlist, Vaulted Deep.







