The Idealab Mafia
9 people came through Idealab and went on to found or lead other companies.
Bill GrossChairmanFounded X1 +5Bill TrenchardManaging DirectorFounded LiveOps +1Rajiv GhantaPrototype Engineer / Engineering InternFounded Codecomet +1Tod ColeVice President, Information TechnologiesFounded X1Brent GoldmanDeveloperFounded Standard TreasuryChirath NeranjenaSystems EngineerFounded VorticityJustin HilliardSummer Software Engineer and Data Science InternFounded SuperwallDavid SiegelR&D InternFounded GlideSteve GlennPartner, Founding Team MemberFounded Plantprefab
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Idealab mafia?
- The Idealab mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Idealab and went on to found or lead other companies, including X1, LiveOps, Codecomet, Standard Treasury, Vorticity.
- Who is in the Idealab mafia?
- Notable members include Bill Gross (X1), Bill Trenchard (LiveOps), Rajiv Ghanta (Codecomet), Tod Cole (X1), Brent Goldman (Standard Treasury), Chirath Neranjena (Vorticity), Justin Hilliard (Superwall), David Siegel (Glide), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Idealab alumni found?
- Companies founded by Idealab alumni include X1, LiveOps, Codecomet, Standard Treasury, Vorticity, Superwall, Glide, Plantprefab.