The MIT xPRO Mafia
12 people studied at MIT xPRO and went on to found or lead other companies.
Allen LawProfessional CertificateFounded Park Hotel Group +3Jan RiethmayerDesigning and building AI Products and ServicesFounded zencargoAlexandra AmicoTechnical LeadershipFounded AvocademyIlan Ben DavidIntroduction to quantum computingFounded ZOOZRyan CloseAi for senior executivesFounded BartesianGreg SymonsChief Operating Officer ProgramFounded AsymblJohn GrangeFounded OpsCompassEric HerreroManaging Complex Projects and OrganizationsFounded XinixJQ SirlsCertificateFounded StorytailorJonathan ToledoExecutive Certificate in AI Strategy and Product InnovationFounded FirstjobIdo GolanArchitecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex SystemsFounded BrevelAaron Albores MejiaFounded Cubiq Technologies
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MIT xPRO mafia?
- The MIT xPRO mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at MIT xPRO and went on to found or lead other companies, including Park Hotel Group, zencargo, Avocademy, ZOOZ, Bartesian.
- Who is in the MIT xPRO mafia?
- Notable members include Allen Law (Park Hotel Group), Jan Riethmayer (zencargo), Alexandra Amico (Avocademy), Ilan Ben David (ZOOZ), Ryan Close (Bartesian), Greg Symons (Asymbl), John Grange (OpsCompass), Eric Herrero (Xinix), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did MIT xPRO alumni found?
- Companies founded by MIT xPRO alumni include Park Hotel Group, zencargo, Avocademy, ZOOZ, Bartesian, Asymbl, OpsCompass, Xinix, Storytailor, Firstjob.










