The ENSTA Mafia
15 people studied at ENSTA and went on to found or lead other companies.
François CholletMAFounded ARC Prize Foundation +1Basar 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 ArzedaHannes HaapalahtiMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Steady EnergyAlexia AubaultDiplome d'ingénieurFounded OcergyErwin BerthierDiplome d'IngenieurFounded TassoDriss LARAQUIM.Eng.Founded Fenix EnergyGuillaume de SouzaMaster of Engineering (M.Eng.)Founded AdionicsSébastien GillesEngineeringFounded Temelion Bottleneck-free pre-construction workflows
Frequently asked questions
- What is the ENSTA mafia?
- The ENSTA mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at ENSTA and went on to found or lead other companies, including ARC Prize Foundation, Kunduz, Tint, Whaly, Courtyard.io.
- Who is in the ENSTA mafia?
- Notable members include François Chollet (ARC Prize Foundation), Basar Basaran (Kunduz), Jérôme Selles (Tint), Pierre de Poulpiquet (Whaly), Paulin Andurand (Courtyard.io), Tristan Kalos (Escape), Karim Rkha Chaham (InteractionLabs), Denis Branthonne (Novade), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did ENSTA alumni found?
- Companies founded by ENSTA alumni include ARC Prize Foundation, Kunduz, Tint, Whaly, Courtyard.io, Escape, InteractionLabs, Novade, Arzeda, Steady Energy.












