The Bates College Mafia
16 people studied at Bates College and went on to found or lead other companies.
Benjamin ShawBAFounded Vets First Choice +1Mats TerwieschBachelor’s DegreeFounded Hybrd +1Michael KitcesB.S.Founded XY Planning Network +1Staci WardenBachelor's degreeFounded AlgorandJordan KobertB.S.Founded The BreakawaySaif FarooquiB.Sc.Founded Corgi LabsJack ReidUndergradFounded Unicorn BioChristopher PetersenBAFounded MicaRob BloodBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Life HouseWilliam LoopeskoBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded AclymatePatrick BoyaggiFounded Own UpPranav R. GhaiBachelor of ScienceFounded CalcbenchSameer MaskeyB.S. (Honors)Founded FusemachinesShashi ShankarBachelor of Science (BS)Founded NovelliaKenneth O'FrielEconomicsFounded TokuCharles M. PerouBachelor of Science - BSFounded GeneCentric
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Bates College mafia?
- The Bates College mafia is the network of 16 people who studied at Bates College and went on to found or lead other companies, including Vets First Choice, Hybrd, XY Planning Network, Algorand, The Breakaway.
- Who is in the Bates College mafia?
- Notable members include Benjamin Shaw (Vets First Choice), Mats Terwiesch (Hybrd), Michael Kitces (XY Planning Network), Staci Warden (Algorand), Jordan Kobert (The Breakaway), Saif Farooqui (Corgi Labs), Jack Reid (Unicorn Bio), Christopher Petersen (Mica), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did Bates College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Bates College alumni include Vets First Choice, Hybrd, XY Planning Network, Algorand, The Breakaway, Corgi Labs, Unicorn Bio, Mica, Life House, Aclymate.












