The Ghent University Mafia
10 people studied at Ghent University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Wim Van CriekingePhDFounded Lizard +1Bert BaeckMaster of Science (MSc) - Burgerlijk ingenieurFounded Hyperfox +1Willem DelbareMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Teamleader +1Liesbeth CeelenMaster of Laboratory Animal SciencesFounded LizardCedric BogaertBachelor’s DegreeFounded myNEO TherapeuticsEvert BeeckmanBachelorFounded ShowpadDiedrik VermeulenMasterFounded SiPhox HealthThomas HolvoetBachelor of Science - BSFounded ConvergeLakshman SrinivasanMaster of Science - MScFounded Iris LabCarlos ChaconMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Niostem
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ghent University mafia?
- The Ghent University mafia is the network of 10 people who studied at Ghent University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Lizard, Hyperfox, Teamleader, myNEO Therapeutics, Showpad.
- Who is in the Ghent University mafia?
- Notable members include Wim Van Criekinge (Lizard), Bert Baeck (Hyperfox), Willem Delbare (Teamleader), Liesbeth Ceelen (Lizard), Cedric Bogaert (myNEO Therapeutics), Evert Beeckman (Showpad), Diedrik Vermeulen (SiPhox Health), Thomas Holvoet (Converge), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Ghent University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ghent University alumni include Lizard, Hyperfox, Teamleader, myNEO Therapeutics, Showpad, SiPhox Health, Converge, Iris Lab, Niostem.