The Founder Collective Mafia
12 people came through Founder Collective and went on to found or lead other companies.
Chris DixonCo-FounderFounded a16z Speedrun +1Bill TrenchardFounder PartnerFounded LiveOps +1Micah RosenbloomGeneral PartnerFounded Founder CollectiveDavid FrankelGeneral PartnerFounded Founder CollectiveDave BiscegliaVenture PartnerFounded The Tap LabJack ArenasPrincipalFounded Modern lifeCaterina FakeFounder PartnerFounded Yes VCRaj De DattaPartnerFounded Bloomreach, Inc.Rish GuptaAssociateFounded SpotAIJames TamplinVenture PartnerFounded FirebasePieter de VilliersPortfolio Company - MemberFounded ClickatellNoah GlassFounder PartnerFounded Olo
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Founder Collective mafia?
- The Founder Collective mafia is the network of 12 people who came through Founder Collective and went on to found or lead other companies, including a16z Speedrun, LiveOps, Founder Collective, The Tap Lab, Modern life.
- Who is in the Founder Collective mafia?
- Notable members include Chris Dixon (a16z Speedrun), Bill Trenchard (LiveOps), Micah Rosenbloom (Founder Collective), David Frankel (Founder Collective), Dave Bisceglia (The Tap Lab), Jack Arenas (Modern life), Caterina Fake (Yes VC), Raj De Datta (Bloomreach, Inc.), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Founder Collective alumni found?
- Companies founded by Founder Collective alumni include a16z Speedrun, LiveOps, Founder Collective, The Tap Lab, Modern life, Yes VC, Bloomreach, Inc., SpotAI, Firebase, Clickatell.









