The Kansai Gaidai University Mafia
9 people studied at Kansai Gaidai University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Matthew Van BuskirkExchange StudentFounded Hummingbird Regtech +1Kenny CasonJapaneseFounded Arrived +1Kärt TombergProgram in Asian StudiesFounded ExpressionEditsBrian SchulmanCertificationFounded Adventurous CoDevaraj SouthworthFellowshipFounded ThirstieJan BednarAsian studies programFounded ShipMonkFred BlumerRyugakuseiFounded Mile AutoJeremy SchielInternational Business & JapaneseFounded Orbit FabDan ProjanskyStudy Abroad in JapanFounded Overplay
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Kansai Gaidai University mafia?
- The Kansai Gaidai University mafia is the network of 9 people who studied at Kansai Gaidai University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Hummingbird Regtech, Arrived, ExpressionEdits, Adventurous Co, Thirstie.
- Who is in the Kansai Gaidai University mafia?
- Notable members include Matthew Van Buskirk (Hummingbird Regtech), Kenny Cason (Arrived), Kärt Tomberg (ExpressionEdits), Brian Schulman (Adventurous Co), Devaraj Southworth (Thirstie), Jan Bednar (ShipMonk), Fred Blumer (Mile Auto), Jeremy Schiel (Orbit Fab), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Kansai Gaidai University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Kansai Gaidai University alumni include Hummingbird Regtech, Arrived, ExpressionEdits, Adventurous Co, Thirstie, ShipMonk, Mile Auto, Orbit Fab, Overplay.








