The Grinnell College Mafia
16 people studied at Grinnell College and went on to found or lead other companies.
Joel PollickBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Percent Pledge +1Clint 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 VetProntoSneha SaigalBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Geeks and ExpertsConnie LeeBachelor's DegreeFounded ReffieMax FarrellSociologyFounded Work HoundArrel GrayBAFounded Wonderschool
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Grinnell College mafia?
- The Grinnell College mafia is the network of 16 people who studied at Grinnell College and went on to found or lead other companies, including Percent Pledge, Ulu Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Chipper Cash, Cinderbio.
- Who is in the Grinnell College mafia?
- Notable members include Joel Pollick (Percent Pledge), 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), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did Grinnell College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Grinnell College alumni include Percent Pledge, Ulu Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Chipper Cash, Cinderbio, The Good Food Institute, Cleva, Lucentia, Copper, Cadana.









