The BuzzFeed Mafia
8 people came through BuzzFeed and went on to found or lead other companies.
Chris DixonDirectorFounded Founder CollectiveEric HippeauDirectorFounded Ziffdavis +1Guy KriefCo ProducerFounded Bryq +1Taylor BaldwinPrincipal Software EngineerFounded Drifting In Space +1Kenny SongHackNY FellowFounded 株式会社Citadel AI +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 8 people who came through BuzzFeed and went on to found or lead other companies, including Founder Collective, Ziffdavis, Bryq, Drifting In Space, 株式会社Citadel AI.
- Who is in the BuzzFeed mafia?
- Notable members include Chris Dixon (Founder Collective), Eric Hippeau (Ziffdavis), Guy Krief (Bryq), Taylor Baldwin (Drifting In Space), Kenny Song (株式会社Citadel AI), Richard Rushfield (The Ankler), Ben Smith (Semafor), Steve Hind (Lorikeet).
- What companies did BuzzFeed alumni found?
- Companies founded by BuzzFeed alumni include Founder Collective, Ziffdavis, Bryq, Drifting In Space, 株式会社Citadel AI, The Ankler, Semafor, Lorikeet.