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The Adentro Mafia
6 people came through Adentro and went on to found or lead other companies.
Peter ThielDirectorFounded PayPal +3Joe LonsdaleDirectorFounded Opto Investments +5Jack AbrahamCo-founder; CEO 2012–2018, then Executive Chairman; board memberFounded Atomic Labs +3Alex KolicichDirectorFounded 8VCHealey CypherDirectorFounded BoomPopMichael WilsonHead of Digital Media & Local (formerly Zenreach)Founded Goodzer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Adentro mafia?
- The Adentro mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Adentro and went on to found or lead other companies, including PayPal, Opto Investments, Atomic Labs, 8VC, BoomPop.
- Who is in the Adentro mafia?
- Notable members include Peter Thiel (PayPal), Joe Lonsdale (Opto Investments), Jack Abraham (Atomic Labs), Alex Kolicich (8VC), Healey Cypher (BoomPop), Michael Wilson (Goodzer).
- What companies did Adentro alumni found?
- Companies founded by Adentro alumni include PayPal, Opto Investments, Atomic Labs, 8VC, BoomPop, Goodzer.