The Benchling Mafia
10 people came through Benchling and went on to found or lead other companies.
Amit GuptaVP of Engineering & TrustFounded SNR VCCory LiCo-FounderFounded SpellbrushOwen BodleyEngineering lead, PipeBioFounded PipeBioJannick BendtsenHead of PipeBioFounded PipeBioJonathan YinSoftware Engineer InternFounded LifelikeDavid LiHead of Commercial OperationsFounded Meliora TherapeuticsAshoka RajendraProduct ManagerFounded Orchestra BioPiyush KancharlawarSoftware EngineerFounded GatherlyEvan McCormackSenior Manager, Product Design - Platform & Design SystemsFounded LishMartin CiencialaAmbassadorFounded Sampling Human
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Benchling mafia?
- The Benchling mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Benchling and went on to found or lead other companies, including SNR VC, Spellbrush, PipeBio, Lifelike, Meliora Therapeutics.
- Who is in the Benchling mafia?
- Notable members include Amit Gupta (SNR VC), Cory Li (Spellbrush), Owen Bodley (PipeBio), Jannick Bendtsen (PipeBio), Jonathan Yin (Lifelike), David Li (Meliora Therapeutics), Ashoka Rajendra (Orchestra Bio), Piyush Kancharlawar (Gatherly), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Benchling alumni found?
- Companies founded by Benchling alumni include SNR VC, Spellbrush, PipeBio, Lifelike, Meliora Therapeutics, Orchestra Bio, Gatherly, Lish, Sampling Human.










