The Dalhousie University Mafia
23 people studied at Dalhousie University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Simon BourgeoisBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Nmbr +2Alistair CrollB.Comm (with honours)Founded Startupfest +1Travis McDonoughBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Wellnify +1Leah EllisMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Sublime Systems +1Daniel SaxBAFounded Strategicmissions +1Matt CohenBachelor of Commerce (BCom)Founded Ripple VenturesRob McEwanBachelor of Science (B.Sc.) HonoursFounded KorrAIIan LivingstoneBachelorFounded KeycardShane ParrishBachelor of Computer ScienceFounded FsAnkur JhaverySummer InternshipFounded BachattAly MahmoudBA EconomicsFounded EksabJames Rockwood, CPA, CABachelor of Commerce Co-Op (BCom)Founded CapIntelJon MacConnellBachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)Founded Buoyancy WorksAndre BezansonBachelor's degreeFounded Sound Blade MedicalMatthew VaughanBachelor of Science (B.Sc.) HonoursFounded Forge MineralsAllison MurrayB.A. (Hons)Founded AcuicyBryce TullyMaster’s DegreeFounded InnerlogicJohn SchwarzHonorary PhDFounded VisierNicholas LaValleBachelor’s DegreeFounded Clean Valley CICRobert AbrahamMD, FSIR, FRCPC, IR Fellowship (Royal Melbourne Hospital)Founded Abk Biomedical IncHamed HanafiDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded NovarespRachel CarrBachelor of Management & Minor Community DesignFounded AureaMark HobbsBachelor of ArtsFounded Fundmetric
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Dalhousie University mafia?
- The Dalhousie University mafia is the network of 23 people who studied at Dalhousie University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Nmbr, Startupfest, Wellnify, Sublime Systems, Strategicmissions.
- Who is in the Dalhousie University mafia?
- Notable members include Simon Bourgeois (Nmbr), Alistair Croll (Startupfest), Travis McDonough (Wellnify), Leah Ellis (Sublime Systems), Daniel Sax (Strategicmissions), Matt Cohen (Ripple Ventures), Rob McEwan (KorrAI), Ian Livingstone (Keycard), among 23 tracked members.
- What companies did Dalhousie University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Dalhousie University alumni include Nmbr, Startupfest, Wellnify, Sublime Systems, Strategicmissions, Ripple Ventures, KorrAI, Keycard, Fs, Bachatt.






















