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The BuzzFeed Mafia
7 people came through BuzzFeed and went on to found or lead other companies.
Chris DixonDirectorFounded a16z Speedrun +1Eric HippeauDirectorFounded Ziff Davis +1Guy KriefCo ProducerFounded Bryq +1Taylor BaldwinPrincipal Software EngineerFounded Drifting In Space +1Richard RushfieldLA Bureau ChiefFounded The AnklerBen SmithEditor-in-ChiefFounded SemaforSteve HindStrategy, Corporate Development, Business DevelopmentFounded Lorikeet
Frequently asked questions
- What is the BuzzFeed mafia?
- The BuzzFeed mafia is the network of 7 people who came through BuzzFeed and went on to found or lead other companies, including a16z Speedrun, Ziff Davis, Bryq, Drifting In Space, The Ankler.
- Who is in the BuzzFeed mafia?
- Notable members include Chris Dixon (a16z Speedrun), Eric Hippeau (Ziff Davis), Guy Krief (Bryq), Taylor Baldwin (Drifting In Space), Richard Rushfield (The Ankler), Ben Smith (Semafor), Steve Hind (Lorikeet).
- What companies did BuzzFeed alumni found?
- Companies founded by BuzzFeed alumni include a16z Speedrun, Ziff Davis, Bryq, Drifting In Space, The Ankler, Semafor, Lorikeet.