The Athabasca University Mafia
10 people studied at Athabasca University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Claudette McGowanMBAFounded ProtexxaJackson PayneE-Commerce/Electronic CommerceFounded DeeleeoJohn PrayExecutive MBAFounded SuitebirdMaik WollebenChallenge for CreditFounded Skaha LabsChristopher CarltonMBAFounded Accure AcneAmit AnandEMBAFounded EZ EnrouteDarren AndersonMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded KeyopsMiranda LieversMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Thinkific Labs Inc. (Rhino Ventures)Leon KehlMBAFounded BoxBriteDavid MohajerBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)Founded Xahive
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Athabasca University mafia?
- The Athabasca University mafia is the network of 10 people who studied at Athabasca University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Protexxa, Deeleeo, Suitebird, Skaha Labs, Accure Acne.
- Who is in the Athabasca University mafia?
- Notable members include Claudette McGowan (Protexxa), Jackson Payne (Deeleeo), John Pray (Suitebird), Maik Wolleben (Skaha Labs), Christopher Carlton (Accure Acne), Amit Anand (EZ Enroute), Darren Anderson (Keyops), Miranda Lievers (Thinkific Labs Inc. (Rhino Ventures)), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Athabasca University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Athabasca University alumni include Protexxa, Deeleeo, Suitebird, Skaha Labs, Accure Acne, EZ Enroute, Keyops, Thinkific Labs Inc. (Rhino Ventures), BoxBrite, Xahive.









