The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Mafia
13 people came through Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and went on to found or lead other companies.
Zakir DurumericISAT Study Group MemberFounded Censys +1George NgSenior Research ScientistFounded Ggwp +1Houman HaghighiFounding, Investor ERI Board MemberFounded TechstarsBrandon AlexanderEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Inevitable TechRamesh RaskarDARPA ISAT MemberFounded EyeNetraJohn SpirtosSenior Commercial AdvisorFounded GridPointOlivia RamosEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded DeepblocksEven RogersService Chiefs FellowFounded True AnomalyTom Wagner, Ph.D.DARPA Program ManagerFounded Berkshire GreyLuis AlvarezService Chief FellowFounded TheradaptiveJames J. HickmanConsultantFounded HesperosMichael J. BiercukTechnical Consultant, SME, and Advisor to MTO DirectorFounded Q-CTRLRichard C. CopeSenior Program ManagerFounded Nanolumens
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) mafia?
- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) mafia is the network of 13 people who came through Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and went on to found or lead other companies, including Censys, Ggwp, Techstars, Inevitable Tech, EyeNetra.
- Who is in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) mafia?
- Notable members include Zakir Durumeric (Censys), George Ng (Ggwp), Houman Haghighi (Techstars), Brandon Alexander (Inevitable Tech), Ramesh Raskar (EyeNetra), John Spirtos (GridPoint), Olivia Ramos (Deepblocks), Even Rogers (True Anomaly), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) alumni found?
- Companies founded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) alumni include Censys, Ggwp, Techstars, Inevitable Tech, EyeNetra, GridPoint, Deepblocks, True Anomaly, Berkshire Grey, Theradaptive.









