The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Mafia
18 people studied at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and went on to found or lead other companies.
David KleinGraduate Coursework: Policy to Drive Energy InnovationFounded WEX +1Scott RickardsMAFounded Waterfund Ventures +1Josh DevonMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded SonderaAnna RaptisMAFounded Amplifica CapitalJohn BrubakerMAFounded SmartwyreBharat VasanStarted MA program (transferred to Columbia)Founded IntangibleSusli LieMAFounded ErudiFiJosiah TsuiMaster of ArtsFounded FinleyGalia BenartziFounded BancorWhitman FultonM.A.Founded ConnectDERManuel SeiffeMaster's degreeFounded MpowerBjorn BrandtzaegMaster’s DegreeFounded PhotoncycleJustin FulcherDoctorate (in progress)Founded RingMDEmma BatesMaster of Arts - MAFounded CachaiElias StahlMaster of Arts (M.A.) with HonorsFounded HILOSAndreé SimonMAFounded FincaJason SimpsonPgDFounded RAW ChargingTom HennebergMaster of Arts/Public Policy candidateFounded BNNT Materials
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) mafia?
- The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) mafia is the network of 18 people who studied at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and went on to found or lead other companies, including WEX, Waterfund Ventures, Sondera, Amplifica Capital, Smartwyre.
- Who is in the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) mafia?
- Notable members include David Klein (WEX), Scott Rickards (Waterfund Ventures), Josh Devon (Sondera), Anna Raptis (Amplifica Capital), John Brubaker (Smartwyre), Bharat Vasan (Intangible), Susli Lie (ErudiFi), Josiah Tsui (Finley), among 18 tracked members.
- What companies did Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) alumni found?
- Companies founded by Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) alumni include WEX, Waterfund Ventures, Sondera, Amplifica Capital, Smartwyre, Intangible, ErudiFi, Finley, Bancor, ConnectDER.
















