The Nationwide Mafia
14 people came through Nationwide and went on to found or lead other companies.
Anthony OduwoleOnline BankingFounded VertoRajivTechnology AnalystFounded SpendfloJoe McilhonCommercial Service AgentFounded InsurateMichael GullaSr. Portfolio Underwriter - Sr. High Value Underwriter - PL UnderwriterFounded AdaptiveJack JonesChief Information Security Officer, AVPFounded RisklensMark HaraVice President, Digital MarketingFounded LayrNizam SyedDirector, Marketing AnalyticsFounded TnediccaRoss BarringtonSenior Manager - ISAFounded MarkerstudyAkhil DhyaniConsultantFounded ExlensFrederico BaumhardtSenior IT Architect - Sub-Contracted by Microsoft Consulting ServicesFounded FinxoneAlex TimmFinancial Leadership Rotational AssociateFounded Root IncKaren LeVertService Center ManagerFounded Ag TechInventuresAndy SmySenior Business Analyst (Operational Risk)Founded Inicio AIBen BeaversAgile CoachFounded Smartyplants
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Nationwide mafia?
- The Nationwide mafia is the network of 14 people who came through Nationwide and went on to found or lead other companies, including Verto, Spendflo, Insurate, Adaptive, Risklens.
- Who is in the Nationwide mafia?
- Notable members include Anthony Oduwole (Verto), Rajiv (Spendflo), Joe Mcilhon (Insurate), Michael Gulla (Adaptive), Jack Jones (Risklens), Mark Hara (Layr), Nizam Syed (Tnedicca), Ross Barrington (Markerstudy), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did Nationwide alumni found?
- Companies founded by Nationwide alumni include Verto, Spendflo, Insurate, Adaptive, Risklens, Layr, Tnedicca, Markerstudy, Exlens, Finxone.







