The Háskóli Íslands Mafia
15 people studied at Háskóli Íslands and went on to found or lead other companies.
David SimonarsonBachelor of scienceFounded Watchbox +1Stefania OlafsdottirBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded AvoJohann HaraldssonBAFounded LucinityGuðmundur KristjánssonBachelor's DegreeFounded LucinityYmir VigfussonB.ScFounded KeyStrikeOrn AlmarssonB.Sc.Founded AxelyfJohannes GudmundssonB. Sc.Founded inectaJón Helgi EgilssonM.A. / Ph.D.Founded MoneriumKristjan KristjanssonB.A.Founded 50SkillsGunnar P. HaukssonBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded TrebleMatthías GuðmundssonComputer ScienceFounded Bunkhouse GamesHrefna SigfinnsdóttirB.S Business administrationFounded CreditinfoAnna TumadóttirM.S.Founded Creative CommonsValur Thor GunnarssonCertified Board Member (diploma)Founded TaktikalArmann KojicBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Nanom
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Háskóli Íslands mafia?
- The Háskóli Íslands mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at Háskóli Íslands and went on to found or lead other companies, including Watchbox, Avo, Lucinity, KeyStrike, Axelyf.
- Who is in the Háskóli Íslands mafia?
- Notable members include David Simonarson (Watchbox), Stefania Olafsdottir (Avo), Johann Haraldsson (Lucinity), Guðmundur Kristjánsson (Lucinity), Ymir Vigfusson (KeyStrike), Orn Almarsson (Axelyf), Johannes Gudmundsson (inecta), Jón Helgi Egilsson (Monerium), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did Háskóli Íslands alumni found?
- Companies founded by Háskóli Íslands alumni include Watchbox, Avo, Lucinity, KeyStrike, Axelyf, inecta, Monerium, 50Skills, Treble, Bunkhouse Games.














