The Danaher Mafia
13 people came through Danaher and went on to found or lead other companies.
Margaret MelvilleMBA Intern, Beckman CoulterFounded Techstars Ventures +1Rich McBeePresident, Communications & Enterprise GroupFounded Riverbed Technology +1Robert HershbergMember, Scientific Advisory BoardFounded Cajal TherapeuticsPaul BurgonDirector, Corporate DevelopmentFounded Vortechs Waste To EnergyVictor SwintVice president & General Manager, Gilbarco Veeder RootFounded TecometBenjamin CohenData + MarketingFounded ProtonJoel SamsingerDigital Product ManagerFounded MoostAndrew AntonioAssociate Product ManagerFounded Urban SkyAnthony GarettoSenior Director Digital TransformationFounded Sapient PerceptionHaywood MarshMBA Intern- Social Media MarketingFounded CardataWei GanSr Engineering DirectorFounded TheraheartEd QuiltyPresident, Aquatic InformaticsFounded SemiosMichael 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 13 people who came through Danaher and went on to found or lead other companies, including Techstars Ventures, Riverbed Technology, Cajal Therapeutics, Vortechs Waste To Energy, Tecomet.
- Who is in the Danaher mafia?
- Notable members include Margaret Melville (Techstars Ventures), Rich McBee (Riverbed Technology), Robert Hershberg (Cajal Therapeutics), Paul Burgon (Vortechs Waste To Energy), Victor Swint (Tecomet), Benjamin Cohen (Proton), Joel Samsinger (Moost), Andrew Antonio (Urban Sky), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Danaher alumni found?
- Companies founded by Danaher alumni include Techstars Ventures, Riverbed Technology, Cajal Therapeutics, Vortechs Waste To Energy, Tecomet, Proton, Moost, Urban Sky, Sapient Perception, Cardata.












