The Beijing Language and Culture University Mafia
21 people studied at Beijing Language and Culture University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Uzoma AyoguSummer Study AbroadFounded Releaf +1Tommy PeeplesChinese Language and LiteratureFounded Plover Parametrics +1Julian KwanBachelorFounded IXS Finance +1Hassan BhattiCertification in Level 1 Chinese LanguageFounded Futureproof LabIan HogarthMandarin ChineseFounded SongkickJohnny ChinFounded BannermanAnnie HwangIntermediate ChineseFounded JemiJulian TorresChinese - MandarinFounded OntopHeinin Zhang2011Founded yhangryRosie ZhangB.AFounded CloudpickSophie ChungChinese StudiesFounded QunomedicalSebastian BaqueroChineseFounded Ruedata_Scott SansovichHarvard Beijing AcademyFounded Eden HealthAntonio TintoMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Lambdai SpaceNatalia Moreno HendricksonStudy Abroad Coursework in Chinese LanguageFounded DocosanMax PerelmanLanguage CertificateFounded BiomemeJorge Moreno HernándezDegree in EconomicsFounded TwenixRouvin ThiruchelvamMandarinFounded SwipeyDavid Perry Watkins1 year intensive language programFounded Dirty LabsHuihan LieCertificateFounded My China RootsHenry JefferiesMandarin Language CourseFounded Recursoftware
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Beijing Language and Culture University mafia?
- The Beijing Language and Culture University mafia is the network of 21 people who studied at Beijing Language and Culture University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Releaf, Plover Parametrics, IXS Finance, Futureproof Lab, Songkick.
- Who is in the Beijing Language and Culture University mafia?
- Notable members include Uzoma Ayogu (Releaf), Tommy Peeples (Plover Parametrics), Julian Kwan (IXS Finance), Hassan Bhatti (Futureproof Lab), Ian Hogarth (Songkick), Johnny Chin (Bannerman), Annie Hwang (Jemi), Julian Torres (Ontop), among 21 tracked members.
- What companies did Beijing Language and Culture University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Beijing Language and Culture University alumni include Releaf, Plover Parametrics, IXS Finance, Futureproof Lab, Songkick, Bannerman, Jemi, Ontop, yhangry, Cloudpick.


















