The Appnexus Mafia
8 people came through Appnexus and went on to found or lead other companies.
Wendy JohanssonHead of User ExperienceFounded Misaludhealth +2Eric BerryEarly employee in various rolesFounded Triple LiftKim StiefelSr. Account Executive - DSP partnersFounded RepeatSamir ShergillManaging Director (JAPAC, LatAm) / VP ProductFounded HighbeamScott SansovichProduct ManagerFounded Eden HealthMarcus StartzelCROFounded GumGumBrian GleasonMember Board Of DirectorsFounded SeedtagMatthew MatlSoftware EngineerFounded Ambi Robotics
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Appnexus mafia?
- The Appnexus mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Appnexus and went on to found or lead other companies, including Misaludhealth, Triple Lift, Repeat, Highbeam, Eden Health.
- Who is in the Appnexus mafia?
- Notable members include Wendy Johansson (Misaludhealth), Eric Berry (Triple Lift), Kim Stiefel (Repeat), Samir Shergill (Highbeam), Scott Sansovich (Eden Health), Marcus Startzel (GumGum), Brian Gleason (Seedtag), Matthew Matl (Ambi Robotics).
- What companies did Appnexus alumni found?
- Companies founded by Appnexus alumni include Misaludhealth, Triple Lift, Repeat, Highbeam, Eden Health, GumGum, Seedtag, Ambi Robotics.







