The ENSTA Mafia
12 people studied at ENSTA and went on to found or lead other companies.
Basar BasaranStudy abroadFounded KunduzJérôme SellesMaster's degreeFounded TintPierre de PoulpiquetDiplôme d'IngénieurFounded WhalyPaulin AndurandVisiting studentFounded Courtyard.ioTristan KalosMScFounded EscapeKarim Rkha ChahamEngineering DegreeFounded InteractionlabsDenis BranthonneDiplome d'ingenieurFounded NovadeAlexandre ZanghelliniMaster's degreeFounded ArzedaAlexia AubaultDiplome d'ingénieurFounded OcergyErwin BerthierDiplome d'IngenieurFounded TassoDriss LARAQUIM.Eng.Founded Fenix EnergyGuillaume de SouzaMaster of Engineering (M.Eng.)Founded Adionics
Frequently asked questions
- What is the ENSTA mafia?
- The ENSTA mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at ENSTA and went on to found or lead other companies, including Kunduz, Tint, Whaly, Courtyard.io, Escape.
- Who is in the ENSTA mafia?
- Notable members include Basar Basaran (Kunduz), Jérôme Selles (Tint), Pierre de Poulpiquet (Whaly), Paulin Andurand (Courtyard.io), Tristan Kalos (Escape), Karim Rkha Chaham (Interactionlabs), Denis Branthonne (Novade), Alexandre Zanghellini (Arzeda), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did ENSTA alumni found?
- Companies founded by ENSTA alumni include Kunduz, Tint, Whaly, Courtyard.io, Escape, Interactionlabs, Novade, Arzeda, Ocergy, Tasso.









