The AI2 Incubator Mafia
14 people came through AI2 Incubator and went on to found or lead other companies.
Matt WhitehillFounder in ResidenceFounded PreemptiveAI +1Oren EtzioniFounderFounded VERCEPTKirby WinfieldInvestor in ResidenceFounded DwellableEric ChenResident Expert (AI House)Founded CakeworkMark BucklerResident Expert (AI House)Founded Soundry AITheo EllisFounder in ResidenceFounded Friday HarborPriyanka KulkarniEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded CASIUMAnkit KumarFounder-in-ResidenceFounded EmphereOussama ElachqarEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded OumiErik SelbergAI House Resident ExpertFounded Wild ZebraJamien McCullumFounder-in-ResidenceFounded PreemptiveThiru BhatFounder-in-ResidenceFounded Strato CloudDean EfratiFounder-in-ResidenceFounded Strato CloudAlejandro CastellanoEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Caddi
Frequently asked questions
- What is the AI2 Incubator mafia?
- The AI2 Incubator mafia is the network of 14 people who came through AI2 Incubator and went on to found or lead other companies, including PreemptiveAI, VERCEPT, Dwellable, Cakework, Soundry AI.
- Who is in the AI2 Incubator mafia?
- Notable members include Matt Whitehill (PreemptiveAI), Oren Etzioni (VERCEPT), Kirby Winfield (Dwellable), Eric Chen (Cakework), Mark Buckler (Soundry AI), Theo Ellis (Friday Harbor), Priyanka Kulkarni (CASIUM), Ankit Kumar (Emphere), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did AI2 Incubator alumni found?
- Companies founded by AI2 Incubator alumni include PreemptiveAI, VERCEPT, Dwellable, Cakework, Soundry AI, Friday Harbor, CASIUM, Emphere, Oumi, Wild Zebra.













