The Cognizant Mafia
9 people came through Cognizant and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ajith GovindProgrammer AnalystFounded Cactus +1Arindam PaulConsultantFounded AtombergAjoy MallikAVP, Head and Founding Team, Global Innovation EcosystemFounded CentricalRajiv SrivatsaAccount Manager (Consulting, BD, Business Analysis)Founded UrbanladderManmit ShrimaliEngagement ManagerFounded Turing Labs Inc.Derek R. ZhangSr. Strategy Consultant, Digital Products and TransformationFounded Ruta HealthSoumyajit DasAndroid DeveloperFounded Better OpinionsNaimisha RaoProgrammer AnalystFounded Gullak MoneySuchit DubeyUser Interface ConsultantFounded Narrative
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cognizant mafia?
- The Cognizant mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Cognizant and went on to found or lead other companies, including Cactus, Atomberg, Centrical, Urbanladder, Turing Labs Inc..
- Who is in the Cognizant mafia?
- Notable members include Ajith Govind (Cactus), Arindam Paul (Atomberg), Ajoy Mallik (Centrical), Rajiv Srivatsa (Urbanladder), Manmit Shrimali (Turing Labs Inc.), Derek R. Zhang (Ruta Health), Soumyajit Das (Better Opinions), Naimisha Rao (Gullak Money), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Cognizant alumni found?
- Companies founded by Cognizant alumni include Cactus, Atomberg, Centrical, Urbanladder, Turing Labs Inc., Ruta Health, Better Opinions, Gullak Money, Narrative.


