The Handshake Mafia
25 people came through Handshake and went on to found or lead other companies.
Brian ReathEngineering ManagerFounded Tern Software +2Jay KhatriSoftware EngineerFounded highlight.io +1Curtis NorthcuttDirector, AI ResearchFounded ChipBrain +1Julia StiglitzChief Education and Workforce OfficerFounded UplimitSourabh BajajEngineeringFounded UplimitMargo GeorgiadisBoard MemberFounded Montai TherapeuticsDavid DubickInvestorFounded Delphos LabsGarrett LordFounderFounded StryderKatherine AllenAccount Management & Customer Support InternFounded FloAndrew DentaFull Stack EngineerFounded VelosticsBrian ParkProductFounded ForewordStephanie LiuSoftware EngineerFounded NourishAvery YipDirector of EngineeringFounded VesselRahul PandeyGeneral Manager, CodingFounded TaroAlex ChiouDirector of EngineeringFounded TaroShaashwat SharmaFDE Manager, Handshake AIFounded Bits to AtomsCollin BarnwellSoftware Engineering InternFounded Roundabout TechnologiesAnish AthalyeDirector, AI ResearchFounded CleanlabZack KhanSoftware & Product Intern (Growth Team)Founded FeatheryKevin HerasEarly Team MemberFounded InvestNextKamal NahasTechnical ConsultantFounded Serve AISamantha BoucherCustomer Success EngineerFounded ShireAsif MakhaniChief Technology OfficerFounded InfinoDan KadorDirector Of EngineeringFounded Keen IODavid ShullHead of University SalesFounded Tern Software
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Handshake mafia?
- The Handshake mafia is the network of 25 people who came through Handshake and went on to found or lead other companies, including Tern Software, highlight.io, ChipBrain, Uplimit, Montai Therapeutics.
- Who is in the Handshake mafia?
- Notable members include Brian Reath (Tern Software), Jay Khatri (highlight.io), Curtis Northcutt (ChipBrain), Julia Stiglitz (Uplimit), Sourabh Bajaj (Uplimit), Margo Georgiadis (Montai Therapeutics), David Dubick (Delphos Labs), Garrett Lord (Stryder), among 25 tracked members.
- What companies did Handshake alumni found?
- Companies founded by Handshake alumni include Tern Software, highlight.io, ChipBrain, Uplimit, Montai Therapeutics, Delphos Labs, Stryder, Flo, Velostics, Foreword.

























