Fundraising FoxThe Lonely Planet Mafia
6 people came through Lonely Planet and went on to found or lead other companies.
Matthew GoldbergCEOFounded TeamSnap +1Ariel CamusProduct LeadFounded TouristEye +1Matt PelcSoftware EngineerFounded PlanePhilippe von BorriesCEO, Lonely Planet (a Red Ventures Company)Founded Refinery 29Samantha FinneganHead of Client Solutions, APAC (promoted from Senior Account Manager)Founded ApropelaBlake HutchisonBusiness Development AssociateFounded Flippa
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Lonely Planet mafia?
- The Lonely Planet mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Lonely Planet and went on to found or lead other companies, including TeamSnap, TouristEye, Plane, Refinery 29, Apropela.
- Who is in the Lonely Planet mafia?
- Notable members include Matthew Goldberg (TeamSnap), Ariel Camus (TouristEye), Matt Pelc (Plane), Philippe von Borries (Refinery 29), Samantha Finnegan (Apropela), Blake Hutchison (Flippa).
- What companies did Lonely Planet alumni found?
- Companies founded by Lonely Planet alumni include TeamSnap, TouristEye, Plane, Refinery 29, Apropela, Flippa.