The John Hancock Mafia
8 people came through John Hancock and went on to found or lead other companies.
Yasmin Cruz FerrineDirector, Community Investment Strategy, US and Previous RolesFounded VisiblehandsAngela EdwardsBudget AnalystFounded PyxaiErik SvensonDirectorFounded BlockstreamJess ZhangActuarial Analyst, Life Insurance - Co-opFounded BlockusJeff WhelpleyIT InternFounded GethumanJohn BecciaAttorney - Claims Review TeamFounded FsvectorThierry WongDirector, Application DevelopmentFounded AssistIQAaron WeinsteinMutual Funds Summer AnalystFounded Terial
Frequently asked questions
- What is the John Hancock mafia?
- The John Hancock mafia is the network of 8 people who came through John Hancock and went on to found or lead other companies, including Visiblehands, Pyxai, Blockstream, Blockus, Gethuman.
- Who is in the John Hancock mafia?
- Notable members include Yasmin Cruz Ferrine (Visiblehands), Angela Edwards (Pyxai), Erik Svenson (Blockstream), Jess Zhang (Blockus), Jeff Whelpley (Gethuman), John Beccia (Fsvector), Thierry Wong (AssistIQ), Aaron Weinstein (Terial).
- What companies did John Hancock alumni found?
- Companies founded by John Hancock alumni include Visiblehands, Pyxai, Blockstream, Blockus, Gethuman, Fsvector, AssistIQ, Terial.







