The Appen Mafia
7 people came through Appen and went on to found or lead other companies.
Vanessa LiuChairFounded Sugarwork +1Fajar KuntoroIndependent ConsultantFounded PINARoberts Ernests LevicsSocial Media Data AnalystFounded Spotwise, Inc.Jeanine Sinanan-SinghDirector, GenAI ResearchFounded Vitae IndustriesMatthew HonnibalResearch assistantFounded ExplosionMaciej WysockiMachine learning analystFounded BiocamChris KwekoweSenior Analyst - Search & AI EvaluationFounded Slatecube
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Appen mafia?
- The Appen mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Appen and went on to found or lead other companies, including Sugarwork, PINA, Spotwise, Inc., Vitae Industries, Explosion.
- Who is in the Appen mafia?
- Notable members include Vanessa Liu (Sugarwork), Fajar Kuntoro (PINA), Roberts Ernests Levics (Spotwise, Inc.), Jeanine Sinanan-Singh (Vitae Industries), Matthew Honnibal (Explosion), Maciej Wysocki (Biocam), Chris Kwekowe (Slatecube).
- What companies did Appen alumni found?
- Companies founded by Appen alumni include Sugarwork, PINA, Spotwise, Inc., Vitae Industries, Explosion, Biocam, Slatecube.





