The Amyris Mafia
9 people came through Amyris and went on to found or lead other companies.
Rahul ShendureVP, Product MarketingFounded Bellwether Bio +2Frances H. ArnoldScience AdvisorFounded ProviviThomas YbertMetabolic Engineering Project LeaderFounded DnascriptJeff KimProject Lead (Jet Fuel Development)Founded Slingshot BiosciencesKristy HawkinsScientistFounded Antheia, Inc.Gloria LinStrategy & Planning InternFounded SitelineJason RyderDirector, Process EngineeringFounded OobliKathleen ValiasekChief Financial OfficerFounded Local BountiThomas TreynorPrincipal Quality EngineerFounded R2Dio
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Amyris mafia?
- The Amyris mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Amyris and went on to found or lead other companies, including Bellwether Bio, Provivi, Dnascript, Slingshot Biosciences, Antheia, Inc..
- Who is in the Amyris mafia?
- Notable members include Rahul Shendure (Bellwether Bio), Frances H. Arnold (Provivi), Thomas Ybert (Dnascript), Jeff Kim (Slingshot Biosciences), Kristy Hawkins (Antheia, Inc.), Gloria Lin (Siteline), Jason Ryder (Oobli), Kathleen Valiasek (Local Bounti), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Amyris alumni found?
- Companies founded by Amyris alumni include Bellwether Bio, Provivi, Dnascript, Slingshot Biosciences, Antheia, Inc., Siteline, Oobli, Local Bounti, R2Dio.







