Fundraising FoxThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Mafia
17 people came through Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and went on to found or lead other companies.
Brandon AlexanderEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Iron Ox +1Adam WenchelSoftware EngineerFounded Positive Development +1George NgSenior Research ScientistFounded Ggwp +1Dan OblingerProgram ManagerFounded Paybygroup +1Houman HaghighiFounding, Investor ERI Board MemberFounded TechstarsRamesh RaskarDARPA ISAT MemberFounded EyeNetraJohn SpirtosSenior Commercial AdvisorFounded GridPointOlivia RamosEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded DeepblocksEven RogersService Chiefs FellowFounded True AnomalyTom Wagner, Ph.D.DARPA Program ManagerFounded Berkshire GreyZakir DurumericISAT Study Group MemberFounded CensysLuis AlvarezService Chief FellowFounded TheradaptiveJames J. HickmanConsultantFounded HesperosMichael J. BiercukTechnical Consultant, SME, and Advisor to MTO DirectorFounded Q-CTRLRichard C. CopeSenior Program ManagerFounded NanolumensStephanie Venn-WatsonTechnical Agent, Defense Sciences OfficeFounded Seraphina TherapeuticsRusty ThomasProgram Manager, TTOFounded EnduroSat
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 17 people who came through Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and went on to found or lead other companies, including Iron Ox, Positive Development, Ggwp, Paybygroup, Techstars.
- Who is in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) mafia?
- Notable members include Brandon Alexander (Iron Ox), Adam Wenchel (Positive Development), George Ng (Ggwp), Dan Oblinger (Paybygroup), Houman Haghighi (Techstars), Ramesh Raskar (EyeNetra), John Spirtos (GridPoint), Olivia Ramos (Deepblocks), among 17 tracked members.
- What companies did Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) alumni found?
- Companies founded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) alumni include Iron Ox, Positive Development, Ggwp, Paybygroup, Techstars, EyeNetra, GridPoint, Deepblocks, True Anomaly, Berkshire Grey.