The Coinbase Ventures Mafia
7 people came through Coinbase Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.
Fred WilsonLead Independent DirectorFounded Union Square VenturesFred EhrsamCo-founder and Board MemberFounded Nudge +1Tobias LütkeBoard MemberFounded ShopifyBrian ArmstrongCo-founder and CEOFounded Coinbase +1Rob WitoffChief Technology OfficerFounded ChalkTalk +1Gregory TusarVP, Institutional ProductFounded TagomiBharat MedirattaAngelFounded AltSchool
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Coinbase Ventures mafia?
- The Coinbase Ventures mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Coinbase Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including Union Square Ventures, Nudge, Shopify, Coinbase, ChalkTalk.
- Who is in the Coinbase Ventures mafia?
- Notable members include Fred Wilson (Union Square Ventures), Fred Ehrsam (Nudge), Tobias Lütke (Shopify), Brian Armstrong (Coinbase), Rob Witoff (ChalkTalk), Gregory Tusar (Tagomi), Bharat Mediratta (AltSchool).
- What companies did Coinbase Ventures alumni found?
- Companies founded by Coinbase Ventures alumni include Union Square Ventures, Nudge, Shopify, Coinbase, ChalkTalk, Tagomi, AltSchool.






