The Chrysalix Mafia
9 people came through Chrysalix and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sean PuchalskiAnalystFounded Modjoule +1Alfred LamPartnerFounded Mangrove LithiumWal van LieropFounding PartnerFounded MineSenseChris HartshornAdvisorFounded Xibus SystemsStefan HeckAdvisorFounded Nauto Connected CarJim NyquistAdvisorFounded Applied Impact RoboticsRichard MackellarManaging PartnerFounded Celerity Craft Inc.James G. WellsVice-PresidentFounded Sanctuary AIThomas PetithugueninSecondeeFounded everox
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Chrysalix mafia?
- The Chrysalix mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Chrysalix and went on to found or lead other companies, including Modjoule, Mangrove Lithium, MineSense, Xibus Systems, Nauto Connected Car.
- Who is in the Chrysalix mafia?
- Notable members include Sean Puchalski (Modjoule), Alfred Lam (Mangrove Lithium), Wal van Lierop (MineSense), Chris Hartshorn (Xibus Systems), Stefan Heck (Nauto Connected Car), Jim Nyquist (Applied Impact Robotics), Richard Mackellar (Celerity Craft Inc.), James G. Wells (Sanctuary AI), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Chrysalix alumni found?
- Companies founded by Chrysalix alumni include Modjoule, Mangrove Lithium, MineSense, Xibus Systems, Nauto Connected Car, Applied Impact Robotics, Celerity Craft Inc., Sanctuary AI, everox.








