The Jefferies Mafia
9 people came through Jefferies and went on to found or lead other companies.
Galen SimmonsInterest Rates TraderFounded Direct Match +1Yunha KimInvestment Banking AnalystFounded Simple Habit +1Brianna LinTradingFounded Copperlane +1Lenny PrussTechnology Investment Banking AnalystFounded dbt LabsBill ClericoInvestment BankingFounded WePayDavid LiuStrategic Consultant; Former Co-Head of Digital Media and Internet Investment BankingFounded Internet BrandsLyndsey BuntingIndustrials Investment Banking Analyst / AssociateFounded Blue OnionSteve LiuManaging DirectorFounded DeedOmar MughalEquity Derivative Business AnalystFounded GoodCourse
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Jefferies mafia?
- The Jefferies mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Jefferies and went on to found or lead other companies, including Direct Match, Simple Habit, Copperlane, dbt Labs, WePay.
- Who is in the Jefferies mafia?
- Notable members include Galen Simmons (Direct Match), Yunha Kim (Simple Habit), Brianna Lin (Copperlane), Lenny Pruss (dbt Labs), Bill Clerico (WePay), David Liu (Internet Brands), Lyndsey Bunting (Blue Onion), Steve Liu (Deed), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Jefferies alumni found?
- Companies founded by Jefferies alumni include Direct Match, Simple Habit, Copperlane, dbt Labs, WePay, Internet Brands, Blue Onion, Deed, GoodCourse.


