Fundraising FoxThe Bates College Mafia
23 people studied at Bates College and went on to found or lead other companies.
Benjamin ShawBAFounded Vets First Choice +1Michael KitcesB.S.Founded XY Planning Network +1Staci WardenBachelor's degreeFounded AlgorandChris BarbinBAFounded AppirioJordan KobertB.S.Founded The BreakawaySaif FarooquiB.Sc.Founded Corgi LabsMats TerwieschBachelor’s DegreeFounded HYBRDJack ReidUndergradFounded Unicorn BioChristopher PetersenBAFounded MicaNathan KaneBachelorsFounded Smart AlecEdward Tad StewartB.S.Founded Innovative Health SolutionsRob BloodBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Life HouseWilliam LoopeskoBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded AclymatePatrick BoyaggiFounded Own UpEric FolkemerBAFounded Nasdaq Private MarketReenie McCarthyBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Mighty TherapeuticsPranav R. GhaiBachelor of ScienceFounded CalcbenchSameer MaskeyB.S. (Honors)Founded FusemachinesShashi ShankarBachelor of Science (BS)Founded NovelliaKenneth O'FrielEconomicsFounded TokuCharles M. PerouBachelor of Science - BSFounded GeneCentricScott DickeyB.A.Founded Podium AudioShirl PenneyBachelor’s DegreeFounded Dynasty Financial Partners
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Bates College mafia?
- The Bates College mafia is the network of 23 people who studied at Bates College and went on to found or lead other companies, including Vets First Choice, XY Planning Network, Algorand, Appirio, The Breakaway.
- Who is in the Bates College mafia?
- Notable members include Benjamin Shaw (Vets First Choice), Michael Kitces (XY Planning Network), Staci Warden (Algorand), Chris Barbin (Appirio), Jordan Kobert (The Breakaway), Saif Farooqui (Corgi Labs), Mats Terwiesch (HYBRD), Jack Reid (Unicorn Bio), among 23 tracked members.
- What companies did Bates College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Bates College alumni include Vets First Choice, XY Planning Network, Algorand, Appirio, The Breakaway, Corgi Labs, HYBRD, Unicorn Bio, Mica, Smart Alec.