The Illinois State University Mafia
13 people studied at Illinois State University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Thomas KopeckyB.A.Founded Centerseat +1Mike ShannonBachelor of ScienceFounded Packback +1Gatanya ArnicBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded CenterforyouthwellnessKarthik RaoM.B.AFounded NielsenBrandon DewittBSFounded MX technologiesWilli PeterInternational BusinessFounded Co ReactiveJeff MartinBSFounded Hop FlytDon EndressBachelor of Science (BS)Founded LedgestoneSatadru SenguptaMaster of ScienceFounded NimbusStephanie DownsBAFounded Uncaged InnovationsBrad CummingsTheatreFounded EQL GamesKevin CadyBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded OnPointSean JoyceBachelorsFounded Continuous Technologies
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Illinois State University mafia?
- The Illinois State University mafia is the network of 13 people who studied at Illinois State University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Centerseat, Packback, Centerforyouthwellness, Nielsen, MX technologies.
- Who is in the Illinois State University mafia?
- Notable members include Thomas Kopecky (Centerseat), Mike Shannon (Packback), Gatanya Arnic (Centerforyouthwellness), Karthik Rao (Nielsen), Brandon Dewitt (MX technologies), Willi Peter (Co Reactive), Jeff Martin (Hop Flyt), Don Endress (Ledgestone), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Illinois State University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Illinois State University alumni include Centerseat, Packback, Centerforyouthwellness, Nielsen, MX technologies, Co Reactive, Hop Flyt, Ledgestone, Nimbus, Uncaged Innovations.









