The Nanjing University Mafia
14 people studied at Nanjing University and went on to found or lead other companies.
James SteinbergMandarinFounded OpenShelf +2Lixiao WangBachelor of Science - BSFounded GIE Medical +1Jingjing ChaiBBAFounded Foundry BioLina ZhangB.S.Founded JerryMichael 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 AIJustin JohnsonMandarin ChineseFounded Valuation ResearchKay YanBachelor's degreeFounded DaocloudChengzao SunBSFounded Pinnacle MedicinesBo WangBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded ZeoVationPatricia MacleodFounded HiringBranch
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Nanjing University mafia?
- The Nanjing University mafia is the network of 14 people who studied at Nanjing University and went on to found or lead other companies, including OpenShelf, GIE Medical, Foundry Bio, Jerry, Radical Numerics.
- Who is in the Nanjing University mafia?
- Notable members include James Steinberg (OpenShelf), Lixiao Wang (GIE Medical), Jingjing Chai (Foundry Bio), Lina Zhang (Jerry), Michael Poli (Radical Numerics), Ang Li (Simular), Xin Li (Adden), Kaiyu Guan (HabiTerre), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did Nanjing University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Nanjing University alumni include OpenShelf, GIE Medical, Foundry Bio, Jerry, Radical Numerics, Simular, Adden, HabiTerre, Jobright AI, Valuation Research.











