The Accion Mafia
8 people came through Accion and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sean HarperBoard MemberFounded TransFS +1Tahira DosaniManaging Director, Accion Venture LabFounded Resilience VCMonica Brand EngelVice President, Product DevelopmentFounded Quona CapitalJonathan WhittleManaging Director, Frontier Investments GroupFounded Quona CapitalAakash ShahInvestorFounded NeonvestMichael SchleinCEOFounded AccionPaul BreloffFounder & Managing DirectorFounded ShortlistMike MassaroBoard MemberFounded FLYWIRE
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Accion mafia?
- The Accion mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Accion and went on to found or lead other companies, including TransFS, Resilience VC, Quona Capital, Neonvest, Accion.
- Who is in the Accion mafia?
- Notable members include Sean Harper (TransFS), Tahira Dosani (Resilience VC), Monica Brand Engel (Quona Capital), Jonathan Whittle (Quona Capital), Aakash Shah (Neonvest), Michael Schlein (Accion), Paul Breloff (Shortlist), Mike Massaro (FLYWIRE).
- What companies did Accion alumni found?
- Companies founded by Accion alumni include TransFS, Resilience VC, Quona Capital, Neonvest, Accion, Shortlist, FLYWIRE.








