The Accion Mafia
10 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 EngelManaging Director, Frontier Investments GroupFounded Quona CapitalJonathan WhittleManaging Director, Frontier Investments GroupFounded Quona CapitalMichael ChuPresident & CEOFounded AccionAakash ShahInvestorFounded NeonvestMichael SchleinCEOFounded AccionPaul BreloffFounder & Managing DirectorFounded ShortlistJulia ReichelsteinSummer Associate, Accion Venture LabFounded Vaulted DeepMike MassaroBoard MemberFounded Flywire
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Accion mafia?
- The Accion mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Accion and went on to found or lead other companies, including TransFS, Resilience VC, Quona Capital, Accion, Neonvest.
- 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), Michael Chu (Accion), Aakash Shah (Neonvest), Michael Schlein (Accion), Paul Breloff (Shortlist), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Accion alumni found?
- Companies founded by Accion alumni include TransFS, Resilience VC, Quona Capital, Accion, Neonvest, Shortlist, Vaulted Deep, Flywire.










