The Canonical Mafia
10 people came through Canonical and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jason SmithSoftware EngineerFounded Glide +2Zaid Al HamamiDirector of Global Support & ServicesFounded Immunio +1Jason WarnerHead of Engineering, Ubuntu DesktopFounded PoolsideAbdelrahman HosnySr. Silicon Alliances ManagerFounded ShipBluJustin ClarkCloud Operations EngineerFounded Superpowered AIJavier SanchezSoftware EngineerFounded ReboltDavid SiegelDesktop Experience DefinitionFounded GlideNick LallyFinance DirectorFounded Ravelin TechnologyKapil ThangaveluSoftware EngineerFounded StackletJonathan BeriHead of Product, IoTFounded Golioth
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Canonical mafia?
- The Canonical mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Canonical and went on to found or lead other companies, including Glide, Immunio, Poolside, ShipBlu, Superpowered AI.
- Who is in the Canonical mafia?
- Notable members include Jason Smith (Glide), Zaid Al Hamami (Immunio), Jason Warner (Poolside), Abdelrahman Hosny (ShipBlu), Justin Clark (Superpowered AI), Javier Sanchez (Rebolt), David Siegel (Glide), Nick Lally (Ravelin Technology), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Canonical alumni found?
- Companies founded by Canonical alumni include Glide, Immunio, Poolside, ShipBlu, Superpowered AI, Rebolt, Ravelin Technology, Stacklet, Golioth.








