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), Dries Buytaert (Acquia), Nicolas Christiaen (Donna), among 79 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, Acquia, Donna, Longevity, myNEO Therapeutics.

The Ghent University Mafia

79 people studied at Ghent University and went on to found or lead other companies.

Bert BaeckMaster of Science (MSc) - Burgerlijk ingenieurFounded Hyperfox +2 Wim Van CriekingePhDFounded Lizard +1 Willem DelbareMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Teamleader +1 Jeroen Van HautteBurgerlijk Ingenieur (Ir.)Founded Founders Pledge +1 Chris CarterMaster of Science - MSFounded Atomarine +1 Stefaan VervaetMaster's degreeFounded Akave Computing Cloud Coordination +1 Dries BuytaertPhDFounded Acquia Nicolas ChristiaenMasterFounded Donna Sergey JakimovBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Longevity Liesbeth CeelenPhDFounded Lizard Cedric BogaertBachelor’s DegreeFounded myNEO Therapeutics Justine JanssenMaster of Medicine in Specialist MedicineFounded BloomUp Evert BeeckmanMasterFounded Showpad Zhong XuMasterFounded Deliverect Diedrik VermeulenMasterFounded SiPhox Health Thomas HolvoetBachelor of Science - BSFounded Converge Lakshman SrinivasanMaster of Science - MScFounded Iris Lab Carlos ChaconMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Niostem Naël El BerkaniFinancial & Company LawFounded Easop Edgar Gomes de AraujoDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Astrobee Pieter DanhieuxComputer ScienceFounded Secure Code Warrior Matias MadouBSFounded Secure Code Warrior Jonathan BerteMasterFounded Robovision Roeland DelrueBachelorFounded Aikido Security Arne Van AckerBachelor of Laws (LLB)Founded Bright Energy Bram De VosMasterFounded Hello Customer Yarne De MunckBachelor of Science - BSFounded Polysense Lucas Van DijckMaster of Science - MSFounded Polysense Emile GermonpreBachelor of Science - BSFounded Atomarine Wendy OssieurIr.Founded Shelfion Maarten Van de VijverMaster in bioscience engineeringFounded Enersee Joachim VleminckxMaster of Science (MSc) in EngineeringFounded Enersee Jose PorroPh.D.Founded Cobalt Water Global Marianne De BackerMaster's degree in EngineeringFounded Vir Sven van den bergheMaster of Science - MSFounded PanTera Dennis MontégniesMaster of SienceFounded LegalFly XAVIER GEERINCKMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Amesa Merle GilesStrategyFounded Esaiyo Danaë DelbekeBachelor of Science in EconomicsFounded Indigomed Kasper VerbeeckMaster's degreeFounded LegalFly Pieter ButeneersDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Emma Hans De NevePhDFounded Carbyon Mikael WornooBsc + MScFounded Techwolf Skills intelligence platform Benedikt TimmermanPhDFounded Cell-Easy Kurt Du MongMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Zeopore Technologies Sophie RoelantsMaster's degreeFounded AmphiStar Jonas PlanckeMaster's degreeFounded Auditstage Edgard VermeerschICT Systems ManagementFounded Itineris Jonas MallisseAdvertising and Consumer BehaviorFounded Poppins Matthias Geeromsmaster after masterFounded Lighthouse Thomas De BeerPharmacyFounded Rheavita Herlinde De BuckMaster's DegreeFounded Contractify Francis Van ParysMScFounded Nanoporetech Pieter JosephMasterFounded Turbulent Yonca BraeckmanMasterFounded Impactshakers Peter MortierPh.D.Founded FEops Michael GryseelsPh.D.Founded Antares Ventures Jan-Willem RomboutsM.Sc.Founded Beebop Roeland DonckersMaster in Political and Social SciencesFounded iungo capital Gilles PraetBachelor’s DegreeFounded Visiblie Domien Van DammeMaster's degreeFounded Visiblie Jos GheerardynmasterFounded Yields Matthieu De BeulePhDFounded FEops Vikram VirdiDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Animab Ruben Van den BosscheMasterFounded Gorilla Wim Van HeckeMScFounded Icometrix Kobe VerdonckMasterFounded SD Worx Bart-Jan LeytsBachelor's degreeFounded Otamiser Jarne VancompernolleBachelor of Science - BSFounded Otamiser Peter SimkoIT audit, Financial auditFounded Powerex Colin DeblondeBusiness economics / Economie en management / Economie en zakelijk beheerFounded Dripl Caroline Van der SteenMaster's degreeFounded Artion Tiebe ParmentierMaster's degreeFounded Tekst Wouter JanssenBachelor's degreeFounded Tekst Benjamin VandermarliereBSc / MSc in Physics and Astronomy - Minor Business and EconomicsFounded Ravical Ken BastiaensenMaster of ScienceFounded Ravical Joeri De TurckMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Qargo Cedric De VleeschauwerMaster's degreeFounded Warren David Du PréApplied EconomicsFounded Warren

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghent University mafia?: The Ghent University mafia is the network of 79 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), Dries Buytaert (Acquia), Nicolas Christiaen (Donna), among 79 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, Acquia, Donna, Longevity, myNEO Therapeutics.