The Grinnell College Mafia
21 people studied at Grinnell College and went on to found or lead other companies.
Clint KorverB.A.Founded Ulu VenturesBeth ObermillerBachelor’s DegreeFounded Alumni VenturesHam SerunjogiBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Chipper CashMaijid MoujaledBAFounded Chipper CashMike GiardelloBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded CinderbioBruce FriedrichB.A.Founded The Good Food InstituteTolu AlabiB.AFounded ClevaSahar JalalBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded LucentiaSam CalischBachelor of Arts - BAFounded CopperAlbert Owusu-AsareBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded CadanaSoren BergBSFounded VetProntoCharlie GottdienerBAFounded Anaplan IncSneha SaigalBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Geeks and ExpertsErin LeeBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Flow NeuroscienceConnie LeeBachelor's DegreeFounded ReffieJoel PollickBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Percent PledgeMax FarrellSociologyFounded Work HoundArrel GrayBAFounded WonderschoolRichard HatfieldFounded Lightning MotorsEric GrovesBAFounded AlignableGraeme BoyBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Stack Technologies
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Grinnell College mafia?
- The Grinnell College mafia is the network of 21 people who studied at Grinnell College and went on to found or lead other companies, including Ulu Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Chipper Cash, Cinderbio, The Good Food Institute.
- Who is in the Grinnell College mafia?
- Notable members include Clint Korver (Ulu Ventures), Beth Obermiller (Alumni Ventures), Ham Serunjogi (Chipper Cash), Maijid Moujaled (Chipper Cash), Mike Giardello (Cinderbio), Bruce Friedrich (The Good Food Institute), Tolu Alabi (Cleva), Sahar Jalal (Lucentia), among 21 tracked members.
- What companies did Grinnell College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Grinnell College alumni include Ulu Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Chipper Cash, Cinderbio, The Good Food Institute, Cleva, Lucentia, Copper, Cadana, VetPronto.
















