The Blackboard Mafia
13 people came through Blackboard and went on to found or lead other companies.
Tim ChiCo-FounderFounded The Knot Worldwide +1Max LytvynDirector, Product Strategy, NAHEFounded Superhuman +1Michael ChasenCo-founderFounded Class Technologies +1Daniel Caneco-FounderFounded Modmed +1Andrew RosenChief Corporate Office; President, International; Co-FounderFounded Interfolio +1Todd GibbySVP and General Manager, Academic SuiteFounded Lock8Partners +1Ryan O'NeilPerformance EngineerFounded NextmvMarten NelsonDevelopment ManagerFounded M10Jim HermensVice President, Industry ManagementFounded Regent EducationMarc RubnerSenior Director, MarketingFounded Building IntelligenceRobert MortonSVP Global MarketingFounded MealogicOleg FiglinHead of Global Consulting - Global Client Operations & SuccessFounded Faria Education GroupIshraq KhanSoftware EngineerFounded Kodezi
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Blackboard mafia?
- The Blackboard mafia is the network of 13 people who came through Blackboard and went on to found or lead other companies, including The Knot Worldwide, Superhuman, Class Technologies, Modmed, Interfolio.
- Who is in the Blackboard mafia?
- Notable members include Tim Chi (The Knot Worldwide), Max Lytvyn (Superhuman), Michael Chasen (Class Technologies), Daniel Cane (Modmed), Andrew Rosen (Interfolio), Todd Gibby (Lock8Partners), Ryan O'Neil (Nextmv), Marten Nelson (M10), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Blackboard alumni found?
- Companies founded by Blackboard alumni include The Knot Worldwide, Superhuman, Class Technologies, Modmed, Interfolio, Lock8Partners, Nextmv, M10, Regent Education, Building Intelligence.









