The Energy Mafia
14 people came through Energy and went on to found or lead other companies.
Aaron SistoComputational Science Graduate FellowshipFounded Searchable AI +1Anuj SaigalClean energy and manufacturing investments - Loan Programs OfficeFounded Spark +1Max BrunerPolicy AdvisorFounded Mavrx +1Trever McKeeNetwork & System AdministratorFounded Heeler +1Rob LeeCommittee Member - Electricity Advisory CommitteeFounded Dragos websiteSilen NaihinMember of Technical StaffFounded Experiential LabsAvery ChingDOE High-Performance Computer Science FellowFounded AptosShiv BhaktaEngineer (Applied Energy, Commercialization)Founded Active SurfacesTravis DreddSpecial Assistant to the SecretaryFounded GoCommRawand RasheedInnovation in Building Technologies (IBUILD) Research FellowFounded HelixearthMichael MadonMember, Innovation Working GroupFounded ProjectDiscoveryChris CarstensMember - Methane Hydrate Advisory Committee (MHAC)Founded Carbo CultureCourtney CardinSummer Legal Intern, Office of Litigation and EnforcementFounded Aura FinanceAlison ThompsonExpert Reviewer for Geothermal Direct Use and GeoexchangeFounded Borealis GeoPower
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Energy mafia?
- The Energy mafia is the network of 14 people who came through Energy and went on to found or lead other companies, including Searchable AI, Spark, Mavrx, Heeler, Dragos website.
- Who is in the Energy mafia?
- Notable members include Aaron Sisto (Searchable AI), Anuj Saigal (Spark), Max Bruner (Mavrx), Trever McKee (Heeler), Rob Lee (Dragos website), Silen Naihin (Experiential Labs), Avery Ching (Aptos), Shiv Bhakta (Active Surfaces), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did Energy alumni found?
- Companies founded by Energy alumni include Searchable AI, Spark, Mavrx, Heeler, Dragos website, Experiential Labs, Aptos, Active Surfaces, GoComm, Helixearth.









