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The Danaher Mafia
16 people came through Danaher and went on to found or lead other companies.
Robert Allen PiconiGroup Executive - Communications Platform (Carrier/Enterprise Network & Security Mgm)Founded Permira +2Margaret MelvilleMBA Intern, Beckman CoulterFounded Techstars +1Rich McBeePresident, Communications & Enterprise GroupFounded Riverbed Technology +1Ed QuiltyPresident, Aquatic InformaticsFounded Aquatic Informatics +1Steve CrossanMember of Scientific Advisory BoardFounded GoogleRobert HershbergMember, Scientific Advisory BoardFounded Cajal NeurosciencePaul BurgonDirector, Corporate DevelopmentFounded Vortechs Waste To EnergyVictor SwintVice president & General Manager, Gilbarco Veeder RootFounded TecometBenjamin CohenData + MarketingFounded ProtonJoel SamsingerDigital Product ManagerFounded MoostAndrew AntonioStrategic Market Manager & Corporate AnalystFounded Urban SkyAnthony GarettoSenior Director Digital TransformationFounded Sapient PerceptionBrad GraySenior Vice President, Strategic DevelopmentFounded NanostringHaywood MarshHead of Marketing and Customer Retention/ Product Marketing Manager of Tektronix ServicesFounded CardataWei GanSr Engineering DirectorFounded TheraheartMichael BuhleSenior Director of National Accounts - Radiometer AmericaFounded Aspira Women's Health
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Danaher mafia?
- The Danaher mafia is the network of 16 people who came through Danaher and went on to found or lead other companies, including Permira, Techstars, Riverbed Technology, Aquatic Informatics, Google.
- Who is in the Danaher mafia?
- Notable members include Robert Allen Piconi (Permira), Margaret Melville (Techstars), Rich McBee (Riverbed Technology), Ed Quilty (Aquatic Informatics), Steve Crossan (Google), Robert Hershberg (Cajal Neuroscience), Paul Burgon (Vortechs Waste To Energy), Victor Swint (Tecomet), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did Danaher alumni found?
- Companies founded by Danaher alumni include Permira, Techstars, Riverbed Technology, Aquatic Informatics, Google, Cajal Neuroscience, Vortechs Waste To Energy, Tecomet, Proton, Moost.