The AI Fund Mafia
7 people came through AI Fund and went on to found or lead other companies.
Andrew NgManaging General Partner, FounderFounded Factored +1Monte ZwebenExecutive AdvisorFounded Splice Machine +1Daniel MacklinVenture AdvisorFounded Salary FinanceDavid SobieVenture AdvisorFounded Happy ReturnsEmil StefanuttiVenture AdvisorFounded Gaia DynamicsPhillip ChangVenture AdvisorFounded Ayla NetworksSteven SyverudPartnerFounded Sycamore
Frequently asked questions
- What is the AI Fund mafia?
- The AI Fund mafia is the network of 7 people who came through AI Fund and went on to found or lead other companies, including Factored, Splice Machine, Salary Finance, Happy Returns, Gaia Dynamics.
- Who is in the AI Fund mafia?
- Notable members include Andrew Ng (Factored), Monte Zweben (Splice Machine), Daniel Macklin (Salary Finance), David Sobie (Happy Returns), Emil Stefanutti (Gaia Dynamics), Phillip Chang (Ayla Networks), Steven Syverud (Sycamore).
- What companies did AI Fund alumni found?
- Companies founded by AI Fund alumni include Factored, Splice Machine, Salary Finance, Happy Returns, Gaia Dynamics, Ayla Networks, Sycamore.







