The AI Fund Mafia
19 people came through AI Fund and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ryan HowardVenture AdvisorFounded Practice Fusion +5Andrew NgManaging General Partner, FounderFounded Factored +3David NorrisFounder in ResidenceFounded MD Insider +3Monte ZwebenExecutive AdvisorFounded Splice Machine +1Robert SchulteVenture AdvisorFounded Lumatax +1Fahad AzizFounder in ResidenceFounded PuppyDog +1Xavier CasanovaFounder in ResidenceFounded Olakai +1Eli ChenTechnology PartnerFounded Credo AIDaniel MacklinVenture AdvisorFounded Salary FinanceDavid SobieVenture AdvisorFounded Happy ReturnsEmil StefanuttiVenture AdvisorFounded Gaia DynamicsPhillip ChangVenture AdvisorFounded Ayla NetworksShan SinhaVenture AdvisorFounded CanopyJennifer WongFounder in ResidenceFounded EsteamNikki AngcoChief of Staff to Andrew NgFounded Landing AIMark WatsonFounder in ResidenceFounded VidablyJoseph HannaFounder in ResidenceFounded Haven SafetyDon MathisNew venture development focused on swarming AIFounded Skyfire AIAndré Luis Martins FilhoFounder in ResidenceFounded Freight Hero
Frequently asked questions
- What is the AI Fund mafia?
- The AI Fund mafia is the network of 19 people who came through AI Fund and went on to found or lead other companies, including Practice Fusion, Factored, MD Insider, Splice Machine, Lumatax.
- Who is in the AI Fund mafia?
- Notable members include Ryan Howard (Practice Fusion), Andrew Ng (Factored), David Norris (MD Insider), Monte Zweben (Splice Machine), Robert Schulte (Lumatax), Fahad Aziz (PuppyDog), Xavier Casanova (Olakai), Eli Chen (Credo AI), among 19 tracked members.
- What companies did AI Fund alumni found?
- Companies founded by AI Fund alumni include Practice Fusion, Factored, MD Insider, Splice Machine, Lumatax, PuppyDog, Olakai, Credo AI, Salary Finance, Happy Returns.


















