The Macquarie University Mafia
31 people studied at Macquarie University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ed CookeResearchFounded Mindmax +1Kien T. NguyenBachelor of Applied FinanceFounded Asia PartnersBrad JakemanBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded NyseDanny KennedyBScFounded SungevityAndrew DentMaster's DegreeFounded ConcurBart MacdonaldBusinessFounded KallidusJames TennantGraduate CertificateFounded Isengard Industries IncJustus HammerMasterFounded Mad PawsMatt BarrieDoctor of Letters (Honoris Causa)Founded FreelancerTommaso DemarieDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Entropica LabsKimberly RandleBachelor's DegreeFounded Fair SupplyJonathan StambolisBachelor of LawsFounded ZenysisJuan Pablo RamosIndustrial EngineeringFounded Prima AIElly BartensMediaFounded GetherStewart McGrathBEcFounded section.ioAndrew SjoquistFounded WinDCMatthew HonnibalBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded ExplosionRaegan Moya-JonesPost Graduate DiplomaFounded Aden & Anais HoldingsRichard KimberBScFounded DaiseeCarola JonasAsian Business Environments, Marketing ManagementFounded EvertyMichael Van Der PoelBachelor of Applied Science - BAScFounded AcremgtMyles GlashierBachelor of Technology (BTech) BiotechnologyFounded Phocas SoftwarePatrick DelanyEconomicsFounded Foxtel GroupBonnie WoodBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Founded Azura RunwayAndrew RobinsonMaster’s DegreeFounded 6clicksTom CollierBachelor of Science - BSFounded LevurJames FieldBachelor of Arts / LawFounded CompliSpaceRanuk MendisMaster's DegreeFounded EnprivacyXimena RugetMaster’s DegreeFounded GlyaNancy Li SmithExchangeFounded BoopCristina PalaciosBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded Aventones
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Macquarie University mafia?
- The Macquarie University mafia is the network of 31 people who studied at Macquarie University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Mindmax, Asia Partners, Nyse, Sungevity, Concur.
- Who is in the Macquarie University mafia?
- Notable members include Ed Cooke (Mindmax), Kien T. Nguyen (Asia Partners), Brad Jakeman (Nyse), Danny Kennedy (Sungevity), Andrew Dent (Concur), Bart Macdonald (Kallidus), James Tennant (Isengard Industries Inc), Justus Hammer (Mad Paws), among 31 tracked members.
- What companies did Macquarie University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Macquarie University alumni include Mindmax, Asia Partners, Nyse, Sungevity, Concur, Kallidus, Isengard Industries Inc, Mad Paws, Freelancer, Entropica Labs.






























