The East Carolina University Mafia
11 people studied at East Carolina University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Verlin HendersonFounded ExceptionALLYChristy SwannMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded RCoastPeter LaptewiczBachelor's degreeFounded TradierEli ZaragozaBachelor’s DegreeFounded Xilo Insurance Distribution AutomationIan PadrickManagement Information SystemsFounded OhanafyBenny WardBSBAFounded Dignify TherapeuticsMARK HARDYBachelor of Science - BSFounded Incontext SolutionsErik AyersBA Political ScienceFounded GoodSeekerBob SpenceMarketingFounded AeroMed GroupDonald ThompsonFinanceFounded Diversity MovementDouglas BotelerPre MedFounded National OnDemand, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the East Carolina University mafia?
- The East Carolina University mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at East Carolina University and went on to found or lead other companies, including ExceptionALLY, RCoast, Tradier, Xilo Insurance Distribution Automation, Ohanafy.
- Who is in the East Carolina University mafia?
- Notable members include Verlin Henderson (ExceptionALLY), Christy Swann (RCoast), Peter Laptewicz (Tradier), Eli Zaragoza (Xilo Insurance Distribution Automation), Ian Padrick (Ohanafy), Benny Ward (Dignify Therapeutics), MARK HARDY (Incontext Solutions), Erik Ayers (GoodSeeker), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did East Carolina University alumni found?
- Companies founded by East Carolina University alumni include ExceptionALLY, RCoast, Tradier, Xilo Insurance Distribution Automation, Ohanafy, Dignify Therapeutics, Incontext Solutions, GoodSeeker, AeroMed Group, Diversity Movement.









