The Helix Mafia
10 people came through Helix and went on to found or lead other companies.
Marc StapleyChairman & CEOFounded Helix +1Justin KaoCo-Founder and Chief Business OfficerFounded HelixAndrew ShinoharaSenior Software EngineerFounded Tokaido HealthAnupreetFounding Engineer/ Manager - Mobile TeamFounded BrevianAlex RosayMarketing AnalyticsFounded CASCADE BIOChristopher GlodeChief Product Officer (CPO)Founded BrandfolderRobin ThurstonChief Executive OfficerFounded HelixPouria SanaeDirector of Strategic PartnershipsFounded IX LayerScott BurkeCo-founder & CTOFounded HelixRani K. PowersProduct ManagerFounded Pluto Biosciences
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Helix mafia?
- The Helix mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Helix and went on to found or lead other companies, including Helix, Tokaido Health, Brevian, CASCADE BIO, Brandfolder.
- Who is in the Helix mafia?
- Notable members include Marc Stapley (Helix), Justin Kao (Helix), Andrew Shinohara (Tokaido Health), Anupreet (Brevian), Alex Rosay (CASCADE BIO), Christopher Glode (Brandfolder), Robin Thurston (Helix), Pouria Sanae (IX Layer), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Helix alumni found?
- Companies founded by Helix alumni include Helix, Tokaido Health, Brevian, CASCADE BIO, Brandfolder, IX Layer, Pluto Biosciences.








