The Indiebio Mafia
7 people came through Indiebio and went on to found or lead other companies.
Deniz Kent, Ph.D.IndieBio Batch 11 Startup AcceleratorFounded Prolific Machines +1Helen ChenMemberFounded AlixiaPhilip RosscohortFounded MycoWorksZimri T. HinshawStartup in Spring 2021 CohortFounded RheomAleks GosiewskiAccelerator FellowFounded Keel LabsLewis DutelIndieBio Batch #14Founded VIA BiofuelsCai LintonSummer 2020 CohortFounded Multus
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Indiebio mafia?
- The Indiebio mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Indiebio and went on to found or lead other companies, including Prolific Machines, Alixia, MycoWorks, Rheom, Keel Labs.
- Who is in the Indiebio mafia?
- Notable members include Deniz Kent, Ph.D. (Prolific Machines), Helen Chen (Alixia), Philip Ross (MycoWorks), Zimri T. Hinshaw (Rheom), Aleks Gosiewski (Keel Labs), Lewis Dutel (VIA Biofuels), Cai Linton (Multus).
- What companies did Indiebio alumni found?
- Companies founded by Indiebio alumni include Prolific Machines, Alixia, MycoWorks, Rheom, Keel Labs, VIA Biofuels, Multus.




