The Damascus University Mafia
9 people studied at Damascus University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Roheet ShahCertificateFounded CarbonChainMohamed MansourBachelor's degreeFounded AwfarAli HabbabehBachelor's degreeFounded XoWalid Al HabboulBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded XoJessica HeinzelmanArabic LanguageFounded Throne LabsAnas Al KassasBachelor of Architectural EngineeringFounded InovuesSebastian AlexanderResearch Activities Magister Thesis on SMEs in SyriaFounded VivoSensMedical GmbHAyman KabakibiB.Sc.Founded Tallac TherapeuticsAnas AmerFaculty; BScFounded Hoplon AI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Damascus University mafia?
- The Damascus University mafia is the network of 9 people who studied at Damascus University and went on to found or lead other companies, including CarbonChain, Awfar, Xo, Throne Labs, Inovues.
- Who is in the Damascus University mafia?
- Notable members include Roheet Shah (CarbonChain), Mohamed Mansour (Awfar), Ali Habbabeh (Xo), Walid Al Habboul (Xo), Jessica Heinzelman (Throne Labs), Anas Al Kassas (Inovues), Sebastian Alexander (VivoSensMedical GmbH), Ayman Kabakibi (Tallac Therapeutics), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Damascus University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Damascus University alumni include CarbonChain, Awfar, Xo, Throne Labs, Inovues, VivoSensMedical GmbH, Tallac Therapeutics, Hoplon AI.








