Who is in the McMaster University mafia?

Notable members include Craig Thompson (Cerevance), Jonathan Abrams (Jabrams), Anisa Mirza (Litnerd), Chris Buttenham (Obie), Ian Collins (Wysdom), Jeff More (Iris Dynamics Ltd.), Randy Moore (ViTAA Medical Solutions), Geordie Rose (Sanctuary AI), among 80 tracked members.

What companies did McMaster University alumni found?

Companies founded by McMaster University alumni include Cerevance, Jabrams, Litnerd, Obie, Wysdom, Iris Dynamics Ltd., ViTAA Medical Solutions, Sanctuary AI, Finch Therapeutics, Volaris Group Acquires Surveypal Oy.

The McMaster University Mafia

80 people studied at McMaster University and went on to found or lead other companies.

Craig ThompsonB. CommerceFounded Cerevance +2 Jonathan AbramsB.Sc.Founded Jabrams +1 Anisa MirzaBachelor's degreeFounded Litnerd +1 Chris ButtenhamBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Obie +1 Ian CollinsMBAFounded Wysdom +1 Jeff MoreMBAFounded Iris Dynamics Ltd. +1 Randy MooreFRCSC Vascular Surgery FellowshipFounded ViTAA Medical Solutions +1 Geordie RoseB. Eng.Founded Sanctuary AI +1 Zain KassamBHScFounded Finch Therapeutics +1 Mark MillerBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Volaris Group Acquires Surveypal Oy Adam FeleskyBachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceFounded Portage Ventures Michelle McBaneMBAFounded Standup Ventures Amit MehtaBScFounded Amplifier Health Maris LushMaster of Arts (MA)Founded Dr Bill Sonia SennikBachelor’s DegreeFounded Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)Katheleen EvaBachelor's of Science (Honours)Founded Lifescape Raissa EspirituBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyFounded Blankspace Andrew McColmB. Electrical Engineering & ManagementFounded Fusion Coolant Systems Corey CentenBiomedical & Electrical EngineeringFounded Bodyport Thaddeus AllenBScFounded Tradewind BioScience Mo MahallawyBAFounded Shepherd Omair AnsariBachelor of Commerce - BComFounded Abhi Adit PatelEngineer’s DegreeFounded Blockscope Maharshi PatelBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded Blockscope Shardool PatelBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded Ryvn Ali KhalatpourFounded Piris Labs Ahmed Al MudarrisBAFounded Plena Health Matt WulffBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded 6thSense Bucky KhanDidn't Become A DoctorFounded Finni Health Mike PotterB. Eng.Founded Rewind Martin DerkaComputer ScienceFounded Zircuit Hao XiaMaster of ScienceFounded Shinami Aly OradyB.Eng.Founded Tonal Wilson YanaprasetyaAssociate Degree in Project ManagementFounded Dagangan Pte.Ltd Evelyn AllenB.Eng.Founded Evercloak Inc.Jeff DoleweerdMBAFounded Caredove Julie AngusB.Sc.Founded Open Ocean Robotics William HoBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded In8Bio Kosuke ShimizuBachelor of Engineering (BEng)Founded Arblet Ben SchermelBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded KeyDB Justin BrownMaterials Engineering & ManagementFounded Lakril Technologies Corporation Anders LillevikBachelorFounded Focal Point Procurement Solutions Mary GardnerFounded DelNova Waël HannaFounded NodeAI Diagnostics Corp.Anthony GattiDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded NodeAI Diagnostics Corp.Alexander TheodorouMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Neurofit VR Matthew EbyMBAFounded First Street Technology Saqib MuhammadBachelor of CommerceFounded Resemble AI Arash ZohoorFamily Medicine ResidencyFounded Inkblot Therapy Phillip WeickerB.EngFounded Harbinger Motors Trevor GaryBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Micruity James NorrieBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)Founded CyberConIQ Ravi Rishy-MaharajB. Eng.Founded GigSky Jonathan KreindlerMBAFounded Receptiviti Paul KellenbergerMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded zSpace Carol MacDonaldBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Gotcare John MightonMAFounded JumpMath Genevieve Roch-DecterBachelor's DegreeFounded Grit Capital Gordon LaurieBScFounded TearSolutions Shannon FalconerDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Biocraftpet Neilank K. JhaNeurosurgery Residency ProgramFounded Psycheceutical Garth ColemanB.Eng.SctyFounded Canvas Envision Sasha KucharczykMaster of EngineeringFounded Preteckt Daniel DinizoBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded NaturLoop Raymonde WagemakerIntensive Iron making processFounded Dieseko Jeff CatesHonors Bachelor of CommerceFounded Contactmonkey Daniel PennHonours Bachelor of Arts & ScienceFounded Tickit Health Ltd.Berker BilginMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Enedym Mark H PavlidisM.A.Sc.Founded Flixel Yihong QiPost Doctoral FellowFounded Pontosense Nihith MekalaBachelor of Science - BSFounded Invocursor Mark MasottiMScFounded alterBiota Sameh SaadM.A.Sc.Founded Betterfrost Technologies, Inc.Nicholas RaditsisHonours Bachelor of CommerceFounded Optimity Harold KimDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Vasomune Joel FoxMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Ownright Elgin FarewellBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Teranet Ron GalaevMaster's degreeFounded EmergConnect Colin GagichMechatronics Engineering and ManagementFounded Inference Labs Kevin SmithBAFounded University Health Network

Frequently asked questions

What is the McMaster University mafia?: The McMaster University mafia is the network of 80 people who studied at McMaster University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Cerevance, Jabrams, Litnerd, Obie, Wysdom.
Who is in the McMaster University mafia?: Notable members include Craig Thompson (Cerevance), Jonathan Abrams (Jabrams), Anisa Mirza (Litnerd), Chris Buttenham (Obie), Ian Collins (Wysdom), Jeff More (Iris Dynamics Ltd.), Randy Moore (ViTAA Medical Solutions), Geordie Rose (Sanctuary AI), among 80 tracked members.
What companies did McMaster University alumni found?: Companies founded by McMaster University alumni include Cerevance, Jabrams, Litnerd, Obie, Wysdom, Iris Dynamics Ltd., ViTAA Medical Solutions, Sanctuary AI, Finch Therapeutics, Volaris Group Acquires Surveypal Oy.