The Columbia University Mafia
454 people studied at Columbia University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ben HorowitzBAFounded OpswareChris DixonMaster of Arts - MAFounded Founder CollectiveKai-Fu LeeA.B.Founded 01Kevin M. SlawinB.A.Founded Phoenix SENOLYTIX +4Paul GrossingerMaster of Science; M.SFounded Gaingels +3Trevor PriceMasters of Science CandidateFounded Town Hall Ventures +2Joey LevyBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Draftpot +2Inaki BerenguerM.A.Founded InfiniteWatch +2Hart LamburBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded UMA +2Phil BrennanBachelor’s DegreeFounded Cinder Technologies, Inc. +2Ryan RoweMSFounded Archive Resale +2Kumar SaurabhMSFounded LogicHub +2Yanay OfranDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Biolojic Design +2Robin ChanB.A.Founded Goat Capital +2Robin ChanB.A.Founded Operator +1Martin SchrimpffEcla programFounded Kocomo +1Bunny EllerinBAFounded Dhny +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 +1Ajay MehtaBachelor's degreeFounded Tolan AI companion +1Sam LiMaster of ScienceFounded Thoropass +1Jay RenoMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Pointhound +1Justin WoodbridgeBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Bayes +1Madhav KrishnaMasters of ScienceFounded Vahan +1Christophe BarreMaster of Science (M.Sc.)Founded Tandem +1Andrew KruegelDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Gilgamesh Pharma +1Christophe RimannBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Juniperplatform +1Roger TeranMBAFounded Techstars +1John ZucchiBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Agave +1Vicki MoMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Chouxbox +1Katon LuacesBachelor's degreeFounded Pointone +1Anthony KrivonosBachelor of Science - BSFounded Toma +1Luigi CharlesBachelor's degreeFounded Spherepay +1Jorge Vargas NetoCertificate in Business ExcellenceFounded BHub +1Joshua AugustinBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Tempo Interactive +1Philippe von BorriesFounded Refinery 29 +1Michael RangelGraduate FoundationsFounded Novo Platform +1Laura SpiekermanB.A.Founded Alloy +1Rathi SrinivasB.S.Founded Novopyxis +1Tomer AharoniBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Rylo +1Alon GrinshpoonMaster of Science (MS)Founded Echo3D +1Jatin KakraniCIC- FellowshipFounded Smiles +1Justin WenigDropped OutFounded Starbridge +1Alphonzo TerrellB.A.Founded Spill +1Matthew HimelsteinBAFounded Mogl +1Marcelio LealLean Launchpad with Steve BlankFounded BHub +1Joshua CorneliusBusiness Administration / Visiting ScholarFounded Zavvy +1Giri DevanurMaster of Science (MS)Founded reAlpha Tech +1Elias StahlSummer Writing ProgramFounded Hilos +1Schuyler BrownB.A.Founded Guilde +1Brian ShultzBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Tango Technology +1Jeff McChesneyMasters of ScienceFounded Target Arm +1Joel MorseMaster of Business Administration - MBA (with high honors)Founded Curavit Clinical Research +1Marissa CuevasMaster of Science - MSFounded Microterra +1Jean-Emmanuel LosiMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Sosuite +1Stella SarrafPhDFounded Spinogenix +1Carl CervoneMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Kariba Labs +1Jeff ProssermanMaster of Science - MSFounded Livestage +1Anna Marie PyleDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Rigimmune +1Lee MayerB.S.Founded HAVENLY +1Enlin XuMaster DegreeFounded Causely +1Sharon ChangGSAPP: ArchitectureFounded Pop +1Ezra KebrabBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Caliza Financial Technologies +1Chris TseBSFounded Cardstack +1Vignesh KrishnanExecutive Master's DegreeFounded Rep Data +1Amol SarvaB.A.Founded Knotel +1Amol SarvaB.A.Founded Knotel +1Amol SarvaB.A.Founded Knotel +1Christine E. BoyleBAFounded Valor Water AnalyticsBrett OlsherMaster's degreeFounded GVP ClimateHoward MergelkampB.A.Founded PeernovaKenzi WangComputer Science - MathematicsFounded SymbolicErel MargalitDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded AnyClipKaitlyn DeBernardoBAFounded RigupOleg IlichevBachelor of ArtsFounded ReservBijan SalehizadehMPHFounded AledadeAvidan RossBachelor's degreeFounded Root VenturesCraig CummingsM.AFounded MoonshotsCourtney ReumBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded M13 VenturesAneel RanadiveB.S.Founded SomacapJesse JohnsonPhysics / 1 year post bac programFounded Q CollectionNathan MontoneFounded M31 CapitalArnaud Le RodallecExchange semester (Spring 2014)Founded FifteenAnouck ChampsaurDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Xl BatteriesMax ParmentierMaster in Economic PolicyFounded BirdieGarnet HeramanBachelor's DegreeFounded StrongArm TechnologiesDean SysmanDoctor of PhilosophyFounded CymmetriaPeter HulshofVisiting scholarFounded GradyentAnisha GuptaMaster of Science - MSFounded Bluebird ClimateJohn PacificoMBAFounded AbyrxJohn PenneyMPAFounded PebbleObi UgwonaliDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)Founded MedTrans GoBarbara IyayiBSFounded Liquid Credit
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Columbia University mafia?
- The Columbia University mafia is the network of 454 people who studied at Columbia University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Opsware, Founder Collective, 01, Phoenix SENOLYTIX, Gaingels.
- Who is in the Columbia University mafia?
- Notable members include Ben Horowitz (Opsware), Chris Dixon (Founder Collective), Kai-Fu Lee (01), Kevin M. Slawin (Phoenix SENOLYTIX), Paul Grossinger (Gaingels), Trevor Price (Town Hall Ventures), Joey Levy (Draftpot), Inaki Berenguer (InfiniteWatch), among 454 tracked members.
- What companies did Columbia University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Columbia University alumni include Opsware, Founder Collective, 01, Phoenix SENOLYTIX, Gaingels, Town Hall Ventures, Draftpot, InfiniteWatch, UMA, Cinder Technologies, Inc..