The Exelixis Mafia
9 people came through Exelixis and went on to found or lead other companies.
Richard HeymanSr. Vice PresidentFounded Aragon Pharmaceuticals +1Ben BurleyResearch ScientistFounded Vistapath +1Harrison YoonAssociate DirectorFounded Cacultured +1Kristine BallVP FinanceFounded Soteria Biotherapeutics +1Angie YouDirector, Business DevelopmentFounded Architect TherapeuticsJen HerbachDirector of MarketingFounded Adventris PharmaceuticalsMark Taegon BaikSenior ScientistFounded Arum TherapeuticsSang Hoon LeeSenior Scientist IIFounded ABL Bio Venture CapitalMarc RogersIon Channel Assay DevelopmentFounded Metrion Biosciences
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Exelixis mafia?
- The Exelixis mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Exelixis and went on to found or lead other companies, including Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Vistapath, Cacultured, Soteria Biotherapeutics, Architect Therapeutics.
- Who is in the Exelixis mafia?
- Notable members include Richard Heyman (Aragon Pharmaceuticals), Ben Burley (Vistapath), Harrison Yoon (Cacultured), Kristine Ball (Soteria Biotherapeutics), Angie You (Architect Therapeutics), Jen Herbach (Adventris Pharmaceuticals), Mark Taegon Baik (Arum Therapeutics), Sang Hoon Lee (ABL Bio Venture Capital), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Exelixis alumni found?
- Companies founded by Exelixis alumni include Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Vistapath, Cacultured, Soteria Biotherapeutics, Architect Therapeutics, Adventris Pharmaceuticals, Arum Therapeutics, ABL Bio Venture Capital, Metrion Biosciences.







