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The Breakthrough Energy Ventures Mafia

8 people came through Breakthrough Energy Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.

Vinod KhoslaDirectorFounded Khosla Ventures +1Bill GatesFounder, Breakthrough EnergyFounded Gates Foundation +2Jack MaDirectorFounded AlibabaAdam WallenMemberFounded VEIR +1Chris MowrySenior AdvisorFounded Type One Energy +1Ashley GroshHead of DiscoveryFounded WellsfargoBrian MayersBreakthrough Energy VenturesFounded Nano Terra, Inc.David EagleshamEntrepreneur In ResidenceFounded Electric Hydrogen

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What is the Breakthrough Energy Ventures mafia?
The Breakthrough Energy Ventures mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Breakthrough Energy Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including Khosla Ventures, Gates Foundation, Alibaba, VEIR, Type One Energy.
Who is in the Breakthrough Energy Ventures mafia?
Notable members include Vinod Khosla (Khosla Ventures), Bill Gates (Gates Foundation), Jack Ma (Alibaba), Adam Wallen (VEIR), Chris Mowry (Type One Energy), Ashley Grosh (Wellsfargo), Brian Mayers (Nano Terra, Inc.), David Eaglesham (Electric Hydrogen).
What companies did Breakthrough Energy Ventures alumni found?
Companies founded by Breakthrough Energy Ventures alumni include Khosla Ventures, Gates Foundation, Alibaba, VEIR, Type One Energy, Wellsfargo, Nano Terra, Inc., Electric Hydrogen.