The Nanjing University Mafia
10 people studied at Nanjing University and went on to found or lead other companies.
James SteinbergMandarinFounded OpenShelf +2Lina ZhangB.S.Founded Jerry +1Lixiao WangBachelor of Science - BSFounded GIE Medical +1Michael PoliChinese (Semester-Long Intensive Language Program)Founded Radical NumericsAng LiBachelor of Science - BSFounded SimularXin LiBSFounded AddenKaiyu GuanBachelor's DegreeFounded HabiTerreYudian ZhengBachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)Founded Jobright AIKay YanBachelor's degreeFounded DaocloudChengzao SunBSFounded Pinnacle Medicines
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Nanjing University mafia?
- The Nanjing University mafia is the network of 10 people who studied at Nanjing University and went on to found or lead other companies, including OpenShelf, Jerry, GIE Medical, Radical Numerics, Simular.
- Who is in the Nanjing University mafia?
- Notable members include James Steinberg (OpenShelf), Lina Zhang (Jerry), Lixiao Wang (GIE Medical), Michael Poli (Radical Numerics), Ang Li (Simular), Xin Li (Adden), Kaiyu Guan (HabiTerre), Yudian Zheng (Jobright AI), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Nanjing University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Nanjing University alumni include OpenShelf, Jerry, GIE Medical, Radical Numerics, Simular, Adden, HabiTerre, Jobright AI, Daocloud, Pinnacle Medicines.






