The Ithaca College Mafia
12 people studied at Ithaca College and went on to found or lead other companies.
Brendan McCorkleBAFounded Textaurant +2Michael FoderaBachelorsFounded Trova +1Carl DaikelerBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Beachbody Co Group +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 EcolectroDerek J. DoneganBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded ORtelligenceRon Basak-SmithBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Sana PackagingLuca PandolfiBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Woodland Biomass Innovations
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ithaca College mafia?
- The Ithaca College mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at Ithaca College and went on to found or lead other companies, including Textaurant, Trova, Beachbody Co Group, OpenInvest, Credenza.
- Who is in the Ithaca College mafia?
- Notable members include Brendan McCorkle (Textaurant), Michael Fodera (Trova), Carl Daikeler (Beachbody Co Group), Anne Mazet (OpenInvest), Sandy Khaund (Credenza), Benjamin Ades-Aron (MICSI), Jon Karafin (LIGHT FIELD LAB, Inc.), Matt Tauber (Cognito Entertainment), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Ithaca College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ithaca College alumni include Textaurant, Trova, Beachbody Co Group, OpenInvest, Credenza, MICSI, LIGHT FIELD LAB, Inc., Cognito Entertainment, Ecolectro, ORtelligence.








