The Ithaca College Mafia
15 people studied at Ithaca College and went on to found or lead other companies.
Brendan McCorkleBAFounded Textaurant +2Michael FoderaBachelorsFounded Trova +1Jenna SereniBachelor’s DegreeFounded SALT + GROVE +1Anne MazetBachelor of ScienceFounded OpenInvestSandy KhaundBAFounded CredenzaBenjamin Ades-AronBachelor's degreeFounded MICSIJon KarafinBFAFounded LIGHT FIELD LAB, Inc.Matt TauberTheatreFounded Cognito EntertainmentKristina M. HugarBachelor's Degree (BS)Founded EcolectroChase EmmonsFounded The Princeton ReviewDerek J. DoneganBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded ORtelligenceRon Basak-SmithBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Sana PackagingCarl DaikelerBachelor of Arts - BAFounded BeachbodyLuca PandolfiBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Woodland Biomass InnovationsJim CavaleJournalismFounded Athletes
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ithaca College mafia?
- The Ithaca College mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at Ithaca College and went on to found or lead other companies, including Textaurant, Trova, SALT + GROVE, OpenInvest, Credenza.
- Who is in the Ithaca College mafia?
- Notable members include Brendan McCorkle (Textaurant), Michael Fodera (Trova), Jenna Sereni (SALT + GROVE), Anne Mazet (OpenInvest), Sandy Khaund (Credenza), Benjamin Ades-Aron (MICSI), Jon Karafin (LIGHT FIELD LAB, Inc.), Matt Tauber (Cognito Entertainment), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did Ithaca College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ithaca College alumni include Textaurant, Trova, SALT + GROVE, OpenInvest, Credenza, MICSI, LIGHT FIELD LAB, Inc., Cognito Entertainment, Ecolectro, The Princeton Review.












