The Drake University Mafia
17 people studied at Drake University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Dan MallinBSBAFounded Minnesota Cup +1Emily SteeleBachelor's of Science in Business AdministrationFounded Grain Weevil +1John ShufeldtBAFounded NextCare Urgent CareSara FagenB.S.Founded ResonateAsher AdeniyiBusiness Leadership & EntrepreneurshipFounded Eazipay Inc.Tim GibbonsMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded EdgeXRon MosesBachelor of Science - BSFounded LynkTekAngela GroverBachelor of ArtsFounded MetopioNichole MontoyaBusinessFounded Cheddar UpMichael MurrayBachelor of ArtsFounded ItemmasterBruce M PetersonBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded AglocellAlex TimmBSBA and BAFounded Root IncJon SawBachelor’s DegreeFounded MhubBrandon McCartyPsychology, Criminal JusticeFounded CureMintCale JohnsonNews InternetFounded TheassembleDeCarlos LoveBachelor of ScienceFounded Thrive AI HealthAndrea HegerMasters in Business AdministrationFounded Franklin Madison
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Drake University mafia?
- The Drake University mafia is the network of 17 people who studied at Drake University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Minnesota Cup, Grain Weevil, NextCare Urgent Care, Resonate, Eazipay Inc..
- Who is in the Drake University mafia?
- Notable members include Dan Mallin (Minnesota Cup), Emily Steele (Grain Weevil), John Shufeldt (NextCare Urgent Care), Sara Fagen (Resonate), Asher Adeniyi (Eazipay Inc.), Tim Gibbons (EdgeX), Ron Moses (LynkTek), Angela Grover (Metopio), among 17 tracked members.
- What companies did Drake University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Drake University alumni include Minnesota Cup, Grain Weevil, NextCare Urgent Care, Resonate, Eazipay Inc., EdgeX, LynkTek, Metopio, Cheddar Up, Itemmaster.












