The Gates Foundation Mafia
7 people came through Gates Foundation and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ankur JainInternshipFounded Kairos +3Brendan LevySpecial Project ManagerFounded Clara +1Melinda French GatesFounded PivotalVictoria FramProgram Related Investments - Business AnalystFounded Village CapitalNemil DalalConsultant, Financial Services for the PoorFounded DreamforgeMarissa FayerInvestment Fund Leadership teamFounded DeepLookRachel BartholomewContributor - Womens Health Innovation Equity ForumFounded Hyivy
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Gates Foundation mafia?
- The Gates Foundation mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Gates Foundation and went on to found or lead other companies, including Kairos, Clara, Pivotal, Village Capital, Dreamforge.
- Who is in the Gates Foundation mafia?
- Notable members include Ankur Jain (Kairos), Brendan Levy (Clara), Melinda French Gates (Pivotal), Victoria Fram (Village Capital), Nemil Dalal (Dreamforge), Marissa Fayer (DeepLook), Rachel Bartholomew (Hyivy).
- What companies did Gates Foundation alumni found?
- Companies founded by Gates Foundation alumni include Kairos, Clara, Pivotal, Village Capital, Dreamforge, DeepLook, Hyivy.




