The Ginkgo Bioworks Mafia
10 people came through Ginkgo Bioworks and went on to found or lead other companies.
Reshma ShettyCo-founderFounded Ginkgo Bioworks +1Ankit GuptaHead of AIFounded Reverie LabsDavid BeyerInvestorFounded ChartioMichelle DetwilerBoard ObserverFounded BiospringNick RancisDirector, Commercial OperationsFounded Clear Comfort WaterNick GreenfieldVP of Product and Tech (Biosecurity)Founded One CodexJim DelaneyAutomation Engineer PadawanFounded Roin TechnologiesGunner RobinsonAutomation Engineering InternFounded Roin TechnologiesJohan KersProgram DirectorFounded Birch BiosciencesWill CaoSenior Design EngineerFounded Pando Bioscience
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ginkgo Bioworks mafia?
- The Ginkgo Bioworks mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Ginkgo Bioworks and went on to found or lead other companies, including Ginkgo Bioworks, Reverie Labs, Chartio, Biospring, Clear Comfort Water.
- Who is in the Ginkgo Bioworks mafia?
- Notable members include Reshma Shetty (Ginkgo Bioworks), Ankit Gupta (Reverie Labs), David Beyer (Chartio), Michelle Detwiler (Biospring), Nick Rancis (Clear Comfort Water), Nick Greenfield (One Codex), Jim Delaney (Roin Technologies), Gunner Robinson (Roin Technologies), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Ginkgo Bioworks alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ginkgo Bioworks alumni include Ginkgo Bioworks, Reverie Labs, Chartio, Biospring, Clear Comfort Water, One Codex, Roin Technologies, Birch Biosciences, Pando Bioscience.



