The Ghent University Mafia
78 people studied at Ghent University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Bert BaeckMaster of Science (MSc) - Burgerlijk ingenieurFounded Hyperfox +2Wim Van CriekingeEngineer's degreeFounded Lizard +1Willem DelbareMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Teamleader +1Jeroen Van HautteBurgerlijk Ingenieur (Ir.)Founded Founders Pledge +1Chris CarterBachelor of Science - BSFounded Atomarine +1Stefaan VervaetMaster's degreeFounded Akave Computing Cloud Coordination +1Cedric De VleeschauwerMaster's degreeFounded Warren +1Nicolas ChristiaenMasterFounded DonnaSergey JakimovBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded LongevityLiesbeth CeelenPhDFounded LizardCedric BogaertMaster’s DegreeFounded myNEO TherapeuticsEvert BeeckmanMasterFounded ShowpadMaarten MortierPhysicsFounded EntourageZhong XuMasterFounded DeliverectDiedrik VermeulenDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded SiPhox HealthThomas HolvoetBachelor of Science - BSFounded ConvergeLakshman SrinivasanMaster of Science - MScFounded Iris LabCarlos ChaconMaster of Science (MSc)Founded NiostemNaël El BerkaniFinancial & Company LawFounded EasopDries BuytaertPhDFounded AcquiaEdgar Gomes de AraujoDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded AstrobeePieter DanhieuxComputer ScienceFounded Secure Code WarriorMatias MadouBSFounded Secure Code WarriorJonathan BerteMasterFounded RobovisionRoeland DelrueMasterFounded Aikido SecurityArne Van AckerBachelor's degreeFounded Bright EnergyBram De VosMasterFounded Hello CustomerYarne De MunckBachelor of Science - BSFounded PolysenseLucas Van DijckQuetelet Honours ProgrammeFounded PolysenseEmile GermonprePreparatory Course Master of Engineering PhysicsFounded AtomarineWendy OssieurIr.Founded ShelfionMaarten Van de VijverMaster in bioscience engineeringFounded EnerseeJoachim VleminckxMaster of Science (MSc) in EngineeringFounded EnerseeJose PorroPh.D.Founded Cobalt Water GlobalMarianne De BackerPhD in BiotechnologyFounded VirSven van den bergheMaster of Science - MSFounded PanTeraDennis MontégniesMaster of SienceFounded LegalFlyXAVIER GEERINCKMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded AmesaMerle GilesStrategyFounded EsaiyoDanaë DelbekeMaster of Applied Sciences - PhotonicsFounded IndigomedKasper VerbeeckMaster's degreeFounded LegalFlyPieter ButeneersDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded EmmaHans De NeveMaster's degreeFounded CarbyonMikael WornooBsc + MScFounded Techwolf Skills intelligence platformBenedikt TimmermanPhDFounded Cell-EasyKurt Du MongMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Zeopore TechnologiesSophie RoelantsMaster's degreeFounded AmphiStarJonas PlanckeMaster's degreeFounded AuditstageEdgard VermeerschICT Systems ManagementFounded ItinerisJonas MallisseAdvertising and Consumer BehaviorFounded PoppinsMatthias Geeromsmaster after masterFounded LighthouseThomas De BeerPharmacyFounded RheavitaHerlinde De BuckMaster's DegreeFounded ContractifyFrancis Van ParysMScFounded NanoporetechPieter JosephMasterFounded TurbulentYonca BraeckmanMasterFounded ImpactshakersPeter MortierPh.D.Founded FEopsMichael GryseelsPost-academic degreeFounded Antares VenturesJan-Willem RomboutsM.Sc.Founded BeebopRoeland DonckersMaster in Political and Social SciencesFounded Iungo CapitalGilles PraetMaster’s DegreeFounded VisiblieDomien Van DammeMaster's degreeFounded VisiblieJos GheerardynmasterFounded YieldsMatthieu De BeulePhDFounded FEopsVikram VirdiDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded AnimabRuben Van den BosscheMasterFounded GorillaWim Van HeckeMScFounded IcometrixKobe VerdonckMasterFounded SD WorxBart-Jan LeytsMaster's degreeFounded OtamiserJarne VancompernolleBachelor of Science - BSFounded OtamiserPeter SimkoIT audit, Financial auditFounded PowerexColin DeblondeBusiness economics / Economie en management / Economie en zakelijk beheerFounded DriplCaroline Van der SteenMilieucoördinator AFounded ArtionTiebe ParmentierMaster's degreeFounded TekstWouter JanssenBachelor's degreeFounded TekstBenjamin VandermarliereBSc / MSc in Physics and Astronomy - Minor Business and EconomicsFounded RavicalKen BastiaensenMaster of ScienceFounded RavicalJoeri De TurckMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Qargo
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ghent University mafia?
- The Ghent University mafia is the network of 78 people who studied at Ghent University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Hyperfox, Lizard, Teamleader, Founders Pledge, Atomarine.
- Who is in the Ghent University mafia?
- Notable members include Bert Baeck (Hyperfox), Wim Van Criekinge (Lizard), Willem Delbare (Teamleader), Jeroen Van Hautte (Founders Pledge), Chris Carter (Atomarine), Stefaan Vervaet (Akave Computing Cloud Coordination), Cedric De Vleeschauwer (Warren), Nicolas Christiaen (Donna), among 78 tracked members.
- What companies did Ghent University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ghent University alumni include Hyperfox, Lizard, Teamleader, Founders Pledge, Atomarine, Akave Computing Cloud Coordination, Warren, Donna, Longevity, myNEO Therapeutics.