The HEC Montréal Mafia
8 people studied at HEC Montréal and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jean-Francois MarcouxBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)Founded LudiaDomenico CipollaExchange ProgramFounded xentralSeb RothlisbergerBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded VascoRodolphe BarrereFounded PotlocJan Christopher ArpMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Holt XchangeVictor GardrinierEconomyFounded SolarMenteFlorian BuguetBBAFounded WhalyNicolas SchweitzerBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded La Vie
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEC Montréal mafia?
- The HEC Montréal mafia is the network of 8 people who studied at HEC Montréal and went on to found or lead other companies, including Ludia, xentral, Vasco, Potloc, Holt Xchange.
- Who is in the HEC Montréal mafia?
- Notable members include Jean-Francois Marcoux (Ludia), Domenico Cipolla (xentral), Seb Rothlisberger (Vasco), Rodolphe Barrere (Potloc), Jan Christopher Arp (Holt Xchange), Victor Gardrinier (SolarMente), Florian Buguet (Whaly), Nicolas Schweitzer (La Vie).
- What companies did HEC Montréal alumni found?
- Companies founded by HEC Montréal alumni include Ludia, xentral, Vasco, Potloc, Holt Xchange, SolarMente, Whaly, La Vie.





