The Hanken School of Economics Mafia
13 people studied at Hanken School of Economics and went on to found or lead other companies.
Patrik BackmanMaster of ScienceFounded Mariadb CorporationJohn LindforsM.Sc.Founded DST GlobalHelen GerharzExchange SemesterFounded MagmaticMarc MetzBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded MeetAnywayOlli GunstBachelor of ScienceFounded BlokRudi SkogmanB. Sc.Founded BlokHenrik HeleniusBachelor's + Master's degreeFounded DroppeCharlotta TopeliusM.Sc.(Econ.)Founded CurifyLabsNiklas SlotteMaster’sFounded SayduckSebastian MellblomMaster of Science - MSFounded ReveelRobin KanervaBachelor's degreeFounded ReveelJuha StenbergMarketingFounded eMablerMax HeinoBachelor’s DegreeFounded Mjuk
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Hanken School of Economics mafia?
- The Hanken School of Economics mafia is the network of 13 people who studied at Hanken School of Economics and went on to found or lead other companies, including Mariadb Corporation, DST Global, Magmatic, MeetAnyway, Blok.
- Who is in the Hanken School of Economics mafia?
- Notable members include Patrik Backman (Mariadb Corporation), John Lindfors (DST Global), Helen Gerharz (Magmatic), Marc Metz (MeetAnyway), Olli Gunst (Blok), Rudi Skogman (Blok), Henrik Helenius (Droppe), Charlotta Topelius (CurifyLabs), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Hanken School of Economics alumni found?
- Companies founded by Hanken School of Economics alumni include Mariadb Corporation, DST Global, Magmatic, MeetAnyway, Blok, Droppe, CurifyLabs, Sayduck, Reveel, eMabler.












