The Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) Mafia
7 people came through Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and went on to found or lead other companies.
Tim DraperFounding PartnerFounded Draper AssociatesMaryanna SaenkoSenior AssociateFounded Future VenturesRavi BelaniAssociateFounded AlchemistWilliam (Bill) BryantVenture PartnerFounded AirWorksSam LiangEIRFounded otter aiTasso RoumeliotisEntrepreneur In ResidenceFounded NumaMark StraubAssociateFounded Smile Identity
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) mafia?
- The Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and went on to found or lead other companies, including Draper Associates, Future Ventures, Alchemist, AirWorks, otter ai.
- Who is in the Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) mafia?
- Notable members include Tim Draper (Draper Associates), Maryanna Saenko (Future Ventures), Ravi Belani (Alchemist), William (Bill) Bryant (AirWorks), Sam Liang (otter ai), Tasso Roumeliotis (Numa), Mark Straub (Smile Identity).
- What companies did Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) alumni found?
- Companies founded by Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) alumni include Draper Associates, Future Ventures, Alchemist, AirWorks, otter ai, Numa, Smile Identity.






