The IQVIA Mafia
9 people came through IQVIA and went on to found or lead other companies.
David MlčochAutomation InternFounded AsteroidMichael AckermannSenior Vice President, Global Commercial SolutionsFounded ArrivobioAnuj PatelPrincipal, Corporate DevelopmentFounded MiraehealthSona SulakianAssociate, Pharmaceuticals/Life Sciences ConsultingFounded PincitesAkili Hinson MD MBACommercialization & ForecastingFounded Juno MedicalMarc ChungAssociate PrincipalFounded Granata BioMartin GuerreroClinical Research Associate I (CRA I)Founded SpherebioKexin HuangMachine Learning Research InternFounded PhyloMike MortimerExecutive Vice PresidentFounded GHO Capital Partners
Frequently asked questions
- What is the IQVIA mafia?
- The IQVIA mafia is the network of 9 people who came through IQVIA and went on to found or lead other companies, including Asteroid, Arrivobio, Miraehealth, Pincites, Juno Medical.
- Who is in the IQVIA mafia?
- Notable members include David Mlčoch (Asteroid), Michael Ackermann (Arrivobio), Anuj Patel (Miraehealth), Sona Sulakian (Pincites), Akili Hinson MD MBA (Juno Medical), Marc Chung (Granata Bio), Martin Guerrero (Spherebio), Kexin Huang (Phylo), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did IQVIA alumni found?
- Companies founded by IQVIA alumni include Asteroid, Arrivobio, Miraehealth, Pincites, Juno Medical, Granata Bio, Spherebio, Phylo, GHO Capital Partners.






