The Harvard College Mafia
10 people studied at Harvard College and went on to found or lead other companies.
David R. LiuBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Editas Medicine +3May HabibFounded Writer AI +1Andy EllnerA.B.Founded Firefly Health +1Courtney LeimkuhlerAB in GovernmentFounded Springbank CollectiveAlex BalkanskiBSFounded PicarroSanjay MavinkurveB.A. (cum laude)Founded ZipioDavid AlbertA.B.Founded AliveCorDonald R. YoungABFounded Aspen AerogelsRichard SeldenABFounded AndeJames BernsteinB.S.Founded Eniware
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Harvard College mafia?
- The Harvard College mafia is the network of 10 people who studied at Harvard College and went on to found or lead other companies, including Editas Medicine, Writer AI, Firefly Health, Springbank Collective, Picarro.
- Who is in the Harvard College mafia?
- Notable members include David R. Liu (Editas Medicine), May Habib (Writer AI), Andy Ellner (Firefly Health), Courtney Leimkuhler (Springbank Collective), Alex Balkanski (Picarro), Sanjay Mavinkurve (Zipio), David Albert (AliveCor), Donald R. Young (Aspen Aerogels), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Harvard College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Harvard College alumni include Editas Medicine, Writer AI, Firefly Health, Springbank Collective, Picarro, Zipio, AliveCor, Aspen Aerogels, Ande, Eniware.









