The Kayak Mafia
7 people came through Kayak and went on to found or lead other companies.
Vinay Seth MohtaProduct ManagerFounded Kyruus +1Alex GrinmaniOS EngineerFounded One Footprint Inc. +1Paul EnglishCo-founderFounded Gumdrop +1Charles MerrittMarketing AnalystFounded Buddy +1Derek FeehrerSoftware Engineering InternFounded KiteGene ShkolnikSenior Vice President of Product DevelopmentFounded CoachUpAnthony SalaminFreelance Graphic DesignerFounded TONYTONY
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Kayak mafia?
- The Kayak mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Kayak and went on to found or lead other companies, including Kyruus, One Footprint Inc., Gumdrop, Buddy, Kite.
- Who is in the Kayak mafia?
- Notable members include Vinay Seth Mohta (Kyruus), Alex Grinman (One Footprint Inc.), Paul English (Gumdrop), Charles Merritt (Buddy), Derek Feehrer (Kite), Gene Shkolnik (CoachUp), Anthony Salamin (TONYTONY).
- What companies did Kayak alumni found?
- Companies founded by Kayak alumni include Kyruus, One Footprint Inc., Gumdrop, Buddy, Kite, CoachUp, TONYTONY.





