The Codexis Mafia
7 people came through Codexis and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ryan MartineauCorporate StrategyFounded Redaptive +1Gjalt HuismanSenior Vice President, Strategic Development; General Manager, BiotherapeuticsFounded Embold TherapeuticsFrances H. ArnoldAdvisorFounded ProviviEzhil SubbianScientist II & Technical LeadFounded STRING BIOSpiros KambourakisManager Panel DevelopmentFounded CellibreAlan ShawFounder, President & CEO, BoardFounded CalystaGuillaume CottarelDirector/Associate Director, Cellular EngineeringFounded Aperiam Bio
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Codexis mafia?
- The Codexis mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Codexis and went on to found or lead other companies, including Redaptive, Embold Therapeutics, Provivi, STRING BIO, Cellibre.
- Who is in the Codexis mafia?
- Notable members include Ryan Martineau (Redaptive), Gjalt Huisman (Embold Therapeutics), Frances H. Arnold (Provivi), Ezhil Subbian (STRING BIO), Spiros Kambourakis (Cellibre), Alan Shaw (Calysta), Guillaume Cottarel (Aperiam Bio).
- What companies did Codexis alumni found?
- Companies founded by Codexis alumni include Redaptive, Embold Therapeutics, Provivi, STRING BIO, Cellibre, Calysta, Aperiam Bio.





