The James Cook University Mafia
9 people studied at James Cook University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Alan WellsStudy Abroad ProgramFounded RocketableCameron Van Der BergBachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)Founded InfravisionZachary ConwayStudy Abroad ProgramFounded SeedsJames MerrillBachelor of Science (BS)Founded StokedPlasticsPaul LeongMaster’s DegreeFounded SmileyscopeJosha StellaGraduate Certificate (partial MastersFounded FugueDeborah NollerBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)Founded SwitchautomationDan KreibichExchange SemesterFounded SquakeNayyar HussainBiomedical/Medical EngineeringFounded M3dicine Holdings
Frequently asked questions
- What is the James Cook University mafia?
- The James Cook University mafia is the network of 9 people who studied at James Cook University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Rocketable, Infravision, Seeds, StokedPlastics, Smileyscope.
- Who is in the James Cook University mafia?
- Notable members include Alan Wells (Rocketable), Cameron Van Der Berg (Infravision), Zachary Conway (Seeds), James Merrill (StokedPlastics), Paul Leong (Smileyscope), Josha Stella (Fugue), Deborah Noller (Switchautomation), Dan Kreibich (Squake), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did James Cook University alumni found?
- Companies founded by James Cook University alumni include Rocketable, Infravision, Seeds, StokedPlastics, Smileyscope, Fugue, Switchautomation, Squake, M3dicine Holdings.






