The Blackstone Mafia
7 people came through Blackstone and went on to found or lead other companies.
Bill MurphySMD, Chief Technology OfficerFounded The Contract NetworkJohn MaraganoreExecutive AdvisorFounded Alnylam PharmaceuticalsShantanu GangalAnalyst - Private EquityFounded ProdigalFrederic KerrestSenior AdvisorFounded OktaDaniel DiPietroSummer AnalystFounded SharpeAmrita BhasinLaunchPad FellowFounded SotiraEmmett CunninghamSenior Managing Director, Blackstone Life SciencesFounded Eyconis
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Blackstone mafia?
- The Blackstone mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Blackstone and went on to found or lead other companies, including The Contract Network, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Prodigal, Okta, Sharpe.
- Who is in the Blackstone mafia?
- Notable members include Bill Murphy (The Contract Network), John Maraganore (Alnylam Pharmaceuticals), Shantanu Gangal (Prodigal), Frederic Kerrest (Okta), Daniel DiPietro (Sharpe), Amrita Bhasin (Sotira), Emmett Cunningham (Eyconis).
- What companies did Blackstone alumni found?
- Companies founded by Blackstone alumni include The Contract Network, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Prodigal, Okta, Sharpe, Sotira, Eyconis.






