The Bitly Mafia
7 people came through Bitly and went on to found or lead other companies.
John BorthwickDirectorFounded Betaworks Studio +1Alex LinesTechnical AdvisorFounded NotationPeter SternExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded Voyant PhotonicsDave GrowBoard MemberFounded Lucid Software, Inc.Christoph JostInvestorFounded FLEX CapitalPeter WaleczekInvestorFounded FLEX CapitalJim EmlingBoard DirectorFounded Datassential
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Bitly mafia?
- The Bitly mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Bitly and went on to found or lead other companies, including Betaworks Studio, Notation, Voyant Photonics, Lucid Software, Inc., FLEX Capital.
- Who is in the Bitly mafia?
- Notable members include John Borthwick (Betaworks Studio), Alex Lines (Notation), Peter Stern (Voyant Photonics), Dave Grow (Lucid Software, Inc.), Christoph Jost (FLEX Capital), Peter Waleczek (FLEX Capital), Jim Emling (Datassential).
- What companies did Bitly alumni found?
- Companies founded by Bitly alumni include Betaworks Studio, Notation, Voyant Photonics, Lucid Software, Inc., FLEX Capital, Datassential.






