The Johnson & Wales University Mafia
11 people studied at Johnson & Wales University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Dilek DayinlarliMBAFounded ScaleX VenturesJanine de LeeuwBachelor's degreeFounded First momentum venturesCharles BililiesA.S.Founded SouvlaLeanne HerseyBachelor of ScienceFounded AclarityJoshua SharkeyAssociate's degreeFounded meezBob SpenceWine Steward/SommelierFounded AeroMed GroupTALIP OZTURKBachelor'sFounded HazelcastScott HarveyBSFounded Jones SodaMonte CasinoAssociate's degreeFounded Kite HillHugo PakulaBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Tru IdentityHans SchmidtnerBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded UpsellGuru
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Johnson & Wales University mafia?
- The Johnson & Wales University mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at Johnson & Wales University and went on to found or lead other companies, including ScaleX Ventures, First momentum ventures, Souvla, Aclarity, meez.
- Who is in the Johnson & Wales University mafia?
- Notable members include Dilek Dayinlarli (ScaleX Ventures), Janine de Leeuw (First momentum ventures), Charles Bililies (Souvla), Leanne Hersey (Aclarity), Joshua Sharkey (meez), Bob Spence (AeroMed Group), TALIP OZTURK (Hazelcast), Scott Harvey (Jones Soda), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did Johnson & Wales University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Johnson & Wales University alumni include ScaleX Ventures, First momentum ventures, Souvla, Aclarity, meez, AeroMed Group, Hazelcast, Jones Soda, Kite Hill, Tru Identity.










