The Iowa State University Mafia
22 people studied at Iowa State University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ken HorneBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts and SciencesFounded Guidehouse +1Craig RuppBSEEFounded Sabanto +1Andrei IancuBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Halo IndustriesRachel SebaldFounded Agricycle GlobalKevin KimleMaster's degreeFounded Ag Startup EngineColin HurdBachelor’s DegreeFounded MachKurt SeidenstickerGraduate StudiesFounded Vital ProteinsWesley WiersonDoctor of PhilosophyFounded LEAH LabsBrad DwyerFounded RoboflowJon ShellerBachelor's degreeFounded Purpose FinanceMahmoud PartoBachelor of Science (BS)Founded IoTFlows IncWidijastoro NugrohoChemical EngineeringFounded Fresh FactoryEugene YakubovichBachelor of ScienceFounded EdgeBitCaleb Van DykeBachelor of Engineering (BEng)Founded infra.newErik DuntemanBachelor of Science - BSFounded ButterAnders LieBachelor of Science - BSFounded MagnitudeAmit GanjooMaster of ScienceFounded ANRA TechnologiesCraig LureyBachelor's degreeFounded Keeper SecurityBrian DenkerBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded Tackle.ioPaul McBurneyDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded One NavBenjamin MeederMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded CoinflowKarin BrandtBA with honors and distinctionFounded coUrbanize
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Iowa State University mafia?
- The Iowa State University mafia is the network of 22 people who studied at Iowa State University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Guidehouse, Sabanto, Halo Industries, Agricycle Global, Ag Startup Engine.
- Who is in the Iowa State University mafia?
- Notable members include Ken Horne (Guidehouse), Craig Rupp (Sabanto), Andrei Iancu (Halo Industries), Rachel Sebald (Agricycle Global), Kevin Kimle (Ag Startup Engine), Colin Hurd (Mach), Kurt Seidensticker (Vital Proteins), Wesley Wierson (LEAH Labs), among 22 tracked members.
- What companies did Iowa State University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Iowa State University alumni include Guidehouse, Sabanto, Halo Industries, Agricycle Global, Ag Startup Engine, Mach, Vital Proteins, LEAH Labs, Roboflow, Purpose Finance.












