The Harvard University Graduate School of Design Mafia
13 people studied at Harvard University Graduate School of Design and went on to found or lead other companies.
Robin ChaseLoeb FellowFounded ZipCar +1Raina KumraMdesS - Harvard Joint ProgramFounded SpicewellSam LoganArchitectureFounded RinsedSabih MirCertificateFounded MedervaRoger TranMaster of Architecture (M.Arch.)Founded CinapseXuanshu (Asher) LinArchitectureFounded AutoSituMarc ApicellaMaster in Design Engineering (MDE)Founded BelidorSteve GlennDesign DiscoveryFounded Plant PrefabKyle MertensMeyerMaster of Design StudiesFounded AlgomaYujie Wang (王宇杰)Design Discovery programFounded VocadianStephen HardyMasterFounded mySidewalkMarc KushnerMArchIFounded ArchitizerMichael MeoMaster’s DegreeFounded Alohome
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Harvard University Graduate School of Design mafia?
- The Harvard University Graduate School of Design mafia is the network of 13 people who studied at Harvard University Graduate School of Design and went on to found or lead other companies, including ZipCar, Spicewell, Rinsed, Mederva, Cinapse.
- Who is in the Harvard University Graduate School of Design mafia?
- Notable members include Robin Chase (ZipCar), Raina Kumra (Spicewell), Sam Logan (Rinsed), Sabih Mir (Mederva), Roger Tran (Cinapse), Xuanshu (Asher) Lin (AutoSitu), Marc Apicella (Belidor), Steve Glenn (Plant Prefab), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Harvard University Graduate School of Design alumni found?
- Companies founded by Harvard University Graduate School of Design alumni include ZipCar, Spicewell, Rinsed, Mederva, Cinapse, AutoSitu, Belidor, Plant Prefab, Algoma, Vocadian.











