The Fortive Mafia
7 people came through Fortive and went on to found or lead other companies.
Tanishq KancharlaData Science InternFounded Cashew LabsDaniel AhlstedtGeneral Management MBA InternFounded EnPlusOne BiosciencesGraham YennieSenior Software Engineering Manager - ML EngineeringFounded EqualpartsSheila StaffordDirector Fortive Innovation StudioFounded TeamSenseAlison TeegardenDirector, Fortive Innovation StudioFounded TeamSenseLudovic LabatAsia Pacific Integration Leader - Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP)Founded Neo BionicaMark D. OkerstromSenior Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerFounded Expedia Group
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fortive mafia?
- The Fortive mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Fortive and went on to found or lead other companies, including Cashew Labs, EnPlusOne Biosciences, Equalparts, TeamSense, Neo Bionica.
- Who is in the Fortive mafia?
- Notable members include Tanishq Kancharla (Cashew Labs), Daniel Ahlstedt (EnPlusOne Biosciences), Graham Yennie (Equalparts), Sheila Stafford (TeamSense), Alison Teegarden (TeamSense), Ludovic Labat (Neo Bionica), Mark D. Okerstrom (Expedia Group).
- What companies did Fortive alumni found?
- Companies founded by Fortive alumni include Cashew Labs, EnPlusOne Biosciences, Equalparts, TeamSense, Neo Bionica, Expedia Group.






