The Branch Mafia
8 people came through Branch and went on to found or lead other companies.
Mike MolinetFounderFounded Thena +1Pejman NozadInvestorFounded Pear VCMada SegheteFounderFounded UpsideMingfeng WuInvestorFounded DecorMattersAntonio Garcia-MartinezHead of Search MonetizationFounded AdGrokAdam MichalskiEnterprise Account ExecutiveFounded PartneredFarris WuInvestorFounded DecorMattersMark ValdezBoard Of DirectorsFounded Eads Bridge Holdings
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Branch mafia?
- The Branch mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Branch and went on to found or lead other companies, including Thena, Pear VC, Upside, DecorMatters, AdGrok.
- Who is in the Branch mafia?
- Notable members include Mike Molinet (Thena), Pejman Nozad (Pear VC), Mada Seghete (Upside), Mingfeng Wu (DecorMatters), Antonio Garcia-Martinez (AdGrok), Adam Michalski (Partnered), Farris Wu (DecorMatters), Mark Valdez (Eads Bridge Holdings).
- What companies did Branch alumni found?
- Companies founded by Branch alumni include Thena, Pear VC, Upside, DecorMatters, AdGrok, Partnered, Eads Bridge Holdings.






