The CFA Institute Mafia
13 people studied at CFA Institute and went on to found or lead other companies.
Dilshod JumaniyazovCFA CharterholderFounded MusaffaJohn WalshCFA Member (inactive)Founded EnderaUtsav ShahEarned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level IFounded KaajVivek VarshneyCFAFounded SpeedlabAmr SultanCFAFounded blnkSteve MitchellPassed all 3 CFA examsFounded AngamaMirnas BrescicCFA CharterholderFounded SaturnX Dubai, UAE Exited AcquiredPrateek Bansallevel 1Founded Fairdeal MarketCuong Anh Nguyen, CFAFounded FundiinKagisho MasaeInvestment Foundations ProgramFounded Matric LiveIliya ValchanovPassed Level I exam of the CFA programFounded JumaMichael B. CurrieCFA CharterholderFounded FlingaiDhivya SuryadevaraCFAFounded UnitedHealth Group
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CFA Institute mafia?
- The CFA Institute mafia is the network of 13 people who studied at CFA Institute and went on to found or lead other companies, including Musaffa, Endera, Kaaj, Speedlab, blnk.
- Who is in the CFA Institute mafia?
- Notable members include Dilshod Jumaniyazov (Musaffa), John Walsh (Endera), Utsav Shah (Kaaj), Vivek Varshney (Speedlab), Amr Sultan (blnk), Steve Mitchell (Angama), Mirnas Brescic (SaturnX Dubai, UAE Exited Acquired), Prateek Bansal (Fairdeal Market), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did CFA Institute alumni found?
- Companies founded by CFA Institute alumni include Musaffa, Endera, Kaaj, Speedlab, blnk, Angama, SaturnX Dubai, UAE Exited Acquired, Fairdeal Market, Fundiin, Matric Live.











