The Kauffman Fellows Mafia
12 people came through Kauffman Fellows and went on to found or lead other companies.
Miles LasaterFounded Purpose Built Ventures Studio +2Miriam RiveraClass 15 CertificateFounded Ulu Ventures +1Grace SaiFellowshipFounded Impact Hub +1Samir KajiVenture CapitalFounded Allocate +1Clint KorverFellowFounded Ulu VenturesLori EllClass 11Founded GreenroadPat BurtisClass 11Founded GreenroadNeeraj GuptaVenture Capital Executive EducationFounded CervinJanet BannisterClass 24Founded Staircase VenturesPille TingVenture Capital InvestmentsFounded RidangoHerty TammoVenture Capital InvestmentsFounded RidangoBrian LuerssenFounded Draftbit
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Kauffman Fellows mafia?
- The Kauffman Fellows mafia is the network of 12 people who came through Kauffman Fellows and went on to found or lead other companies, including Purpose Built Ventures Studio, Ulu Ventures, Impact Hub, Allocate, Greenroad.
- Who is in the Kauffman Fellows mafia?
- Notable members include Miles Lasater (Purpose Built Ventures Studio), Miriam Rivera (Ulu Ventures), Grace Sai (Impact Hub), Samir Kaji (Allocate), Clint Korver (Ulu Ventures), Lori Ell (Greenroad), Pat Burtis (Greenroad), Neeraj Gupta (Cervin), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Kauffman Fellows alumni found?
- Companies founded by Kauffman Fellows alumni include Purpose Built Ventures Studio, Ulu Ventures, Impact Hub, Allocate, Greenroad, Cervin, Staircase Ventures, Ridango, Draftbit.







