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The Astra Mafia

9 people came through Astra and went on to found or lead other companies.

Alex FieldingRobotics Advisor - Advisory BoardFounded Privateer Space +2Max BenassiEngineering ManagerFounded Apex Technology +1Scott StanfordBoard MemberFounded ACME CapitalLisa NelsonMember Board Of DirectorsFounded MicrosoftArpan RauAvionics InternFounded OutSail TechnologiesJacob PortukalianRadio Systems ManagerFounded Cascade SpaceArlen AbrahamEngineering Product Owner, Mission Control SystemsFounded Cascade SpaceWill DreweryVP of Supply ChainFounded Diagon TechnologiesMartin AttiqExecutive OfficerFounded BlackRock

Frequently asked questions

What is the Astra mafia?
The Astra mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Astra and went on to found or lead other companies, including Privateer Space, Apex Technology, ACME Capital, Microsoft, OutSail Technologies.
Who is in the Astra mafia?
Notable members include Alex Fielding (Privateer Space), Max Benassi (Apex Technology), Scott Stanford (ACME Capital), Lisa Nelson (Microsoft), Arpan Rau (OutSail Technologies), Jacob Portukalian (Cascade Space), Arlen Abraham (Cascade Space), Will Drewery (Diagon Technologies), among 9 tracked members.
What companies did Astra alumni found?
Companies founded by Astra alumni include Privateer Space, Apex Technology, ACME Capital, Microsoft, OutSail Technologies, Cascade Space, Diagon Technologies, BlackRock.