The Brightcove Mafia
21 people came through Brightcove and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sean NevilleSr Software ArchitectFounded Catena Labs +2Jon DahlVP Technology (via Zencoder acquisition)Founded Mux +1Steve HeffernanDirector of Open Player TechFounded Mux +1Quang HoangDeveloper EvangelistFounded Vybe +1Matt VenablesSenior Technical ConsultantFounded Catena Labs +1Jeremy AllaireDirectorFounded Circle Internet Group +1Joe RobinsonDirector, Product MarketingFounded Hummingbird Regtech +1Andrew FeinbergPresident and Chief Operating OfficerFounded ZagsterRags GuptaVP, New Business InitiativesFounded AktiiaKash RazzaghiSVP, Sales (Americas)Founded FancredAdam BrownSenior Software EngineerFounded MuxMatthew McClureSenior Software EngineerFounded MuxLisa GelobterDirector of Product ManagementFounded tEQuitableGabriel Bayomi KalejaiyeDeveloperFounded OpenlayerBrandon ArbiniSoftware ArchitectFounded ZencoderAshraf AlkarmiVP of Product ManagementFounded DropboxChad BellinDirector of Engineering / VP of EngineeringFounded TurbovetsTareef KawafSVP, Engineering & OperationsFounded PositCaren CioffiDirector, Product MarketingFounded Agenda HeroTim WallingPrincipal Software Solutions EngineerFounded Agenda HeroKieran FarrSenior Director, Business DevelopmentFounded Vidcaster
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Brightcove mafia?
- The Brightcove mafia is the network of 21 people who came through Brightcove and went on to found or lead other companies, including Catena Labs, Mux, Vybe, Circle Internet Group, Hummingbird Regtech.
- Who is in the Brightcove mafia?
- Notable members include Sean Neville (Catena Labs), Jon Dahl (Mux), Steve Heffernan (Mux), Quang Hoang (Vybe), Matt Venables (Catena Labs), Jeremy Allaire (Circle Internet Group), Joe Robinson (Hummingbird Regtech), Andrew Feinberg (Zagster), among 21 tracked members.
- What companies did Brightcove alumni found?
- Companies founded by Brightcove alumni include Catena Labs, Mux, Vybe, Circle Internet Group, Hummingbird Regtech, Zagster, Aktiia, Fancred, tEQuitable, Openlayer.










