The Better Mafia
12 people came through Better and went on to found or lead other companies.
Adam BulowData ScientistFounded Pigeon +1Diane YuChief Technology OfficerFounded FreeWheel +1Raj DateMember, Board of DirectorsFounded FsvectorTeddy LiProductFounded NophinPatrik RingSenior Software EngineerFounded Bloglovin'Scott LawinSenior AdvisorFounded Candy DigitalIan CumminsAcquisitions & Growth Strategy ManagerFounded TrovyMichael KopkoSenior Adviser to the CEOFounded Pearl HealthBrian LawSenior Software EngineerFounded CovetlyErik BernhardssonChief Technology OfficerFounded ModalBenjamin FineCo-Founder, Finance & StrategyFounded FormsortViral ShahCo-Founder & Head of Financial ProductsFounded Junepointlending
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Better mafia?
- The Better mafia is the network of 12 people who came through Better and went on to found or lead other companies, including Pigeon, FreeWheel, Fsvector, Nophin, Bloglovin'.
- Who is in the Better mafia?
- Notable members include Adam Bulow (Pigeon), Diane Yu (FreeWheel), Raj Date (Fsvector), Teddy Li (Nophin), Patrik Ring (Bloglovin'), Scott Lawin (Candy Digital), Ian Cummins (Trovy), Michael Kopko (Pearl Health), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Better alumni found?
- Companies founded by Better alumni include Pigeon, FreeWheel, Fsvector, Nophin, Bloglovin', Candy Digital, Trovy, Pearl Health, Covetly, Modal.











