The DCVC (Data Collective) Mafia
10 people came through DCVC (Data Collective) and went on to found or lead other companies.
Michael DriscollPartnerFounded Custom Ink +1Matt OckoFounder and Managing PartnerFounded DcvcJason PontinGeneral PartnerFounded Totus MedicinesSteve CrossanOperating PartnerFounded GoogleDr. Gloria LauEquity PartnerFounded AlphaIrfan AhmadInvestorFounded CloudPhysicsJohn BlumenthalInvestorFounded CloudPhysicsChris BoshuizenPartnerFounded Planet LabsStephen SeymourAssociateFounded StepWiseMatt TrevithickPartnerFounded Phononic, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the DCVC (Data Collective) mafia?
- The DCVC (Data Collective) mafia is the network of 10 people who came through DCVC (Data Collective) and went on to found or lead other companies, including Custom Ink, Dcvc, Totus Medicines, Google, Alpha.
- Who is in the DCVC (Data Collective) mafia?
- Notable members include Michael Driscoll (Custom Ink), Matt Ocko (Dcvc), Jason Pontin (Totus Medicines), Steve Crossan (Google), Dr. Gloria Lau (Alpha), Irfan Ahmad (CloudPhysics), John Blumenthal (CloudPhysics), Chris Boshuizen (Planet Labs), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did DCVC (Data Collective) alumni found?
- Companies founded by DCVC (Data Collective) alumni include Custom Ink, Dcvc, Totus Medicines, Google, Alpha, CloudPhysics, Planet Labs, StepWise, Phononic, Inc..









