Fundraising FoxThe Columbia University Mafia
602 people studied at Columbia University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ben HorowitzBAFounded OpswareChris DixonMaster of Arts - MAFounded a16z Speedrun +1Kai-Fu LeeA.B.Founded 01Ryan PetersenFounded Deliverr +1Kevin M. SlawinB.A.Founded Ponce Aurora +6Luigi CharlesBachelor's degreeFounded Spherepay +3Robin ChanB.A.Founded Goat Capital +2Trevor PriceMasters of Science CandidateFounded Town Hall Ventures +2Joey LevyBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Draftpot +2Greg VerdinePhDFounded Fogpharma +2Inaki BerenguerM.A.Founded InfiniteWatch +2Hart LamburBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Uma +2Ajay MehtaBachelor's degreeFounded Tolan AI companion +2Moawia EldeebFounded Tempo Interactive +2Michelle YouB.A.Founded Supercritical +2Kumar SaurabhMSFounded LogicHub +2Dave LennonBAFounded Satellite Bio +2Yanay OfranDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Biolojic Design +2Charlie SilverB.A.Founded Ruby +2Paul GrossingerMaster of Science; M.SFounded Zogcroer +1Martin SchrimpffEcla programFounded Kocomo +1Nic KoppFounded Rillet +1Bunny EllerinBAFounded Dhny +1Dean SysmanDoctor of PhilosophyFounded Cymmetria +1Robert ViglioneAdvanced Management ProgramFounded Horizen +1Zachariah ReitanoBachelor of Arts (B.A.) — Magna Cum LaudeFounded Shout +1Amol SarvaB.A.Founded Knotel +1Andee HarrisAdvanced Certification in Executive Coaching and LeadershipFounded Crisis Prevention Institute +1Sam LiMaster of ScienceFounded Thoropass +1Jay RenoMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Pointhound +1Justin WoodbridgeBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Bayes +1Andrew ChenBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Explo +1Chris OsbornDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Dialect +1Christophe BarreMaster of Science (M.Sc.)Founded Tandem +1Andrew KruegelDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Gilgamesh Pharma +1Sebastien SiclaitBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Clay +1Roger TeranMBAFounded Techstars +1John ZucchiBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Agave +1Gary LinFounded Airwork +1Vicki MoMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Chouxbox +1Shiv SakhujaBachelor's degreeFounded Athina AI (YC W23) +1Alex LeeFounded Truewind +1Martin HuntSpecial Concentration in Business Management (B.A.)Founded Scramble +1Alaz SengulBachelor of Science - B.S.Founded Scramble +1Jake YatvitskiyMaster of Science - MSFounded Haystack +1Utkarsh SinhaMSFounded Martian +1Joshua AugustinBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Tempo Interactive +1Meghan JewittBiomedical EngineeringFounded Impress +1Alex ShermanBAFounded Microsoft +1Philippe von BorriesFounded Refinery 29 +1Ben BrocaMaster's degreeFounded Gift Shop +1Ryan RoweMSFounded Kimono Labs +1Cynthia ChenMasterFounded Kikoff +1Rathi SrinivasB.S.Founded Novopyxis +1Georg PetschniggBSFounded Microsoft +1Tomer AharoniBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Rylo +1Jatin KakraniCIC- FellowshipFounded Smiles +1Justin WenigDropped OutFounded Starbridge +1Alphonzo TerrellB.A.Founded Spill +1Siran JiangB.A.Founded Moonlight +1Matthew HimelsteinBAFounded Mogl +1Joshua CorneliusBusiness Administration / Visiting ScholarFounded Zavvy +1Helson TaverasFounded Keep +1Giri DevanurMaster of Science (MS)Founded reAlpha Tech +1Schuyler BrownB.A.Founded Guilde +1Jeff McChesneyMasters of ScienceFounded Target Arm +1Marissa CuevasMaster of Science - MSFounded Microterra +1Jean-Emmanuel LosiMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Sosuite +1Jason EdelboimBAFounded Candescent +1Stella SarrafPhDFounded Spinogenix +1Vikram KumarBachelor’s DegreeFounded Dimagi +1Carl CervoneMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Kariba Labs +1Jeff ProssermanMaster of Science - MSFounded Livestage +1Anna Marie PyleDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Rigimmune +1Marcus BoehmOrganic ChemistryFounded Escient Pharmaceuticals +1Babak FarzamiMaster's DegreeFounded Netuitive +1Lee MayerB.S.Founded HAVENLY +1Cheryl LiuBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Raspberry +1Sharon ChangGSAPP: ArchitectureFounded Pop +1Jeff KupietzkyBAFounded Aspect +1Ezra KebrabBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Caliza Financial Technologies +1Chris TseBSFounded Verifi Media +1Vignesh KrishnanExecutive Master's DegreeFounded Rep Data +1Scott RickardsBachelor's DegreeFounded Waterfund Ventures +1Gregg SemlerBAFounded InPipe Energy +1Jonathan LevineMaster of Science (MS)Founded Folia Water +1Romain SerresMaster of SciencesFounded Tilt +1Amy LiaoPostdoctoral Research FellowshipFounded Genewiz +1Eric KriegsteinB.A.Founded Respirix +1Jared HechtBAFounded groupmeJesse Coors-BlankenshipAARFounded ParkwayArtia MoghbelFounded Code and StateChristine E. BoyleBAFounded Valor Water AnalyticsBrett OlsherMaster's degreeFounded GVP ClimateHoward MergelkampB.A.Founded PeernovaKenzi WangComputer Science - MathematicsFounded Symbolic
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Columbia University mafia?
- The Columbia University mafia is the network of 602 people who studied at Columbia University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Opsware, a16z Speedrun, 01, Deliverr, Ponce Aurora.
- Who is in the Columbia University mafia?
- Notable members include Ben Horowitz (Opsware), Chris Dixon (a16z Speedrun), Kai-Fu Lee (01), Ryan Petersen (Deliverr), Kevin M. Slawin (Ponce Aurora), Luigi Charles (Spherepay), Robin Chan (Goat Capital), Trevor Price (Town Hall Ventures), among 602 tracked members.
- What companies did Columbia University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Columbia University alumni include Opsware, a16z Speedrun, 01, Deliverr, Ponce Aurora, Spherepay, Goat Capital, Town Hall Ventures, Draftpot, Fogpharma.