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The Cresta Mafia

6 people came through Cresta and went on to found or lead other companies.

Andre Esteva, PhDCo-FounderFounded Cresta +1Mac KlinkachornSoftware Engineer (ML)Founded Trellis AISebastian ThrunCo-founderFounded UdacityTim ShiCo-FounderFounded CrestaPing WuChief Executive OfficerFounded CrestaZayd EnamCo-founderFounded Cresta

Frequently asked questions

What is the Cresta mafia?
The Cresta mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Cresta and went on to found or lead other companies, including Cresta, Trellis AI, Udacity.
Who is in the Cresta mafia?
Notable members include Andre Esteva, PhD (Cresta), Mac Klinkachorn (Trellis AI), Sebastian Thrun (Udacity), Tim Shi (Cresta), Ping Wu (Cresta), Zayd Enam (Cresta).
What companies did Cresta alumni found?
Companies founded by Cresta alumni include Cresta, Trellis AI, Udacity.