The Link Ventures Mafia
7 people came through Link Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.
Peter H. DiamandisCo-Founder and Partner, Link-XPVFounded Abundance360 +2Dave BlundinFounder and General Partner / Managing PartnerFounded Link Ventures +2Erik BrynjolfssonVenture AdvisorFounded WorkhelixAlexander D. Wissner-GrossAdvisorFounded CO2StatsKush BavariaInvestorFounded Ornn AINelson MillsPrincipalFounded VATNRob ChaplinskyCo-Founder & Managing DirectorFounded Dryft
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Link Ventures mafia?
- The Link Ventures mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Link Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including Abundance360, Link Ventures, Workhelix, CO2Stats, Ornn AI.
- Who is in the Link Ventures mafia?
- Notable members include Peter H. Diamandis (Abundance360), Dave Blundin (Link Ventures), Erik Brynjolfsson (Workhelix), Alexander D. Wissner-Gross (CO2Stats), Kush Bavaria (Ornn AI), Nelson Mills (VATN), Rob Chaplinsky (Dryft).
- What companies did Link Ventures alumni found?
- Companies founded by Link Ventures alumni include Abundance360, Link Ventures, Workhelix, CO2Stats, Ornn AI, VATN, Dryft.






