The IDEO Mafia
8 people came through IDEO and went on to found or lead other companies.
Dr. Cory KiddStartup in Residence CEOFounded Catalia HealthEric RiesFellowFounded Long Term Stock ExchangeDan BomzePartnerships & InvestingFounded MileiqScott TongPrincipal Communication DesignerFounded IFTTTCourtney ChowVenture Design | BlockchainFounded EvcaTope AlabiFellowFounded AfriexMelody RobertsProgram Lead, TransformationFounded Liv LabsCarly PriceDirector, Consumer Experience DesignFounded Liv Labs
Frequently asked questions
- What is the IDEO mafia?
- The IDEO mafia is the network of 8 people who came through IDEO and went on to found or lead other companies, including Catalia Health, Long Term Stock Exchange, Mileiq, IFTTT, Evca.
- Who is in the IDEO mafia?
- Notable members include Dr. Cory Kidd (Catalia Health), Eric Ries (Long Term Stock Exchange), Dan Bomze (Mileiq), Scott Tong (IFTTT), Courtney Chow (Evca), Tope Alabi (Afriex), Melody Roberts (Liv Labs), Carly Price (Liv Labs).
- What companies did IDEO alumni found?
- Companies founded by IDEO alumni include Catalia Health, Long Term Stock Exchange, Mileiq, IFTTT, Evca, Afriex, Liv Labs.




