The James Madison University Mafia
9 people studied at James Madison University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Nurlybek MursaliyevBachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Honors ScholarFounded Smartlens +1Jason HinesBS Cum LaudeFounded Gigasheet +1Jeff GrassBBAFounded LiveSafe +1Tige SavageBBAFounded DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)Linda CrawfordMBAFounded HelpshiftChris CastiglioneB.S.Founded One MonthRyan CroftBAFounded PactoBill MooreBachelor of Science (BS)Founded XONAKristin NuckolsMaster of Occupational TherapyFounded Imago Rehab
Frequently asked questions
- What is the James Madison University mafia?
- The James Madison University mafia is the network of 9 people who studied at James Madison University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Smartlens, Gigasheet, LiveSafe, DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG), Helpshift.
- Who is in the James Madison University mafia?
- Notable members include Nurlybek Mursaliyev (Smartlens), Jason Hines (Gigasheet), Jeff Grass (LiveSafe), Tige Savage (DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)), Linda Crawford (Helpshift), Chris Castiglione (One Month), Ryan Croft (Pacto), Bill Moore (XONA), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did James Madison University alumni found?
- Companies founded by James Madison University alumni include Smartlens, Gigasheet, LiveSafe, DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG), Helpshift, One Month, Pacto, XONA, Imago Rehab.






