The Aurora Mafia
9 people came through Aurora and went on to found or lead other companies.
Billy ThalheimerInternship Program ManagerFounded REGENTMichael KlinkerIntelligent Systems EngineerFounded REGENTCraig BonnoitData & Analytics Group LeadFounded TrellusAnubhav GuhaData & Analytics EngineerFounded SenseiJohn PiottiRobotics Software EngineerFounded SenseiSteve MessingerGuidance, Navigation, and Control EngineerFounded Perseus DefenseAndrew KurtzStaff Mechanical EngineerFounded Nine FivesPat UtzSoftware Perception Engineer InternFounded AbstractJohn LangfordFounder and CEOFounded Electra
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Aurora mafia?
- The Aurora mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Aurora and went on to found or lead other companies, including REGENT, Trellus, Sensei, Perseus Defense, Nine Fives.
- Who is in the Aurora mafia?
- Notable members include Billy Thalheimer (REGENT), Michael Klinker (REGENT), Craig Bonnoit (Trellus), Anubhav Guha (Sensei), John Piotti (Sensei), Steve Messinger (Perseus Defense), Andrew Kurtz (Nine Fives), Pat Utz (Abstract), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Aurora alumni found?
- Companies founded by Aurora alumni include REGENT, Trellus, Sensei, Perseus Defense, Nine Fives, Abstract, Electra.