The Howard University Mafia
15 people studied at Howard University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Rodney WilliamsMBAFounded SoLo Funds +1KENCE ANDERSONMechanical EngineeringFounded Composabl +1Tiffani Ashley BellSystems & Computer ScienceFounded The Human UtilityYaw Attua-AfariB.AFounded Yemaachi BiotechnologyJames MurrayBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded TherifyYacob BerhaneBBAFounded ParitiTunde KehindeBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded JumiaDr. Donnisha DavisMaster of Fine Arts - MFAFounded FlixMateDwayne ShawBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded MystroFonta GilliamBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded WellthiAngel N. LivasBAFounded ALIVE Podcast NetworkAmanda E. JohnsonB.B.A.Founded Mented CosmeticsAbhishek MotayedMaster's DegreeFounded N5 SensorsShani DowellBBAFounded PossipAshlee WisdomBSFounded Health In Her Hue
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Howard University mafia?
- The Howard University mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at Howard University and went on to found or lead other companies, including SoLo Funds, Composabl, The Human Utility, Yemaachi Biotechnology, Therify.
- Who is in the Howard University mafia?
- Notable members include Rodney Williams (SoLo Funds), KENCE ANDERSON (Composabl), Tiffani Ashley Bell (The Human Utility), Yaw Attua-Afari (Yemaachi Biotechnology), James Murray (Therify), Yacob Berhane (Pariti), Tunde Kehinde (Jumia), Dr. Donnisha Davis (FlixMate), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did Howard University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Howard University alumni include SoLo Funds, Composabl, The Human Utility, Yemaachi Biotechnology, Therify, Pariti, Jumia, FlixMate, Mystro, Wellthi.












