The Intertrust Mafia
7 people came through Intertrust and went on to found or lead other companies.
David Van WieCo-Founder | CTOFounded Sococo +1Rainer SternfeldVP & GM, Data PlatformsFounded Planet OSTalal G. ShamoonChief Executive OfficerFounded Intertrust🐯 Michael FreedmanResearch InternFounded Tiger DataKalle KagiSenior Vice President EMEA, and Data Protection OfficerFounded Planet OSPaul BrodySr Vice President, Product DevelopmentFounded SococoJiten VaidyaSenior Software EngineerFounded PlanetScale
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Intertrust mafia?
- The Intertrust mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Intertrust and went on to found or lead other companies, including Sococo, Planet OS, Intertrust, Tiger Data, PlanetScale.
- Who is in the Intertrust mafia?
- Notable members include David Van Wie (Sococo), Rainer Sternfeld (Planet OS), Talal G. Shamoon (Intertrust), 🐯 Michael Freedman (Tiger Data), Kalle Kagi (Planet OS), Paul Brody (Sococo), Jiten Vaidya (PlanetScale).
- What companies did Intertrust alumni found?
- Companies founded by Intertrust alumni include Sococo, Planet OS, Intertrust, Tiger Data, PlanetScale.






