The Nature Mafia
16 people came through Nature and went on to found or lead other companies.
Steve SinghDirectorFounded SpotnanaKarl SunBoard MemberFounded Lucid Software, Inc.Geoff SwindleUtah Chapter BoardFounded HeadlightSoraya DarabiMember Board of TrusteesFounded FoodspottingBen BoyerCalifornia Leadership CouncilFounded Honor PetCarl SparksTexas Board of TrustessFounded Academic PartnershipsWeeks MensahEntrepreneur in Residence (EIR)Founded NophinPier LaFargeTrusteeFounded SparkfundMarcus EdwardsGlobal Fisheries ExternFounded StationwiseCarla VernónProgram Associate, Princeton Project 55 Community Service FellowFounded The Honest CompanyAngela GroverAssociate Director, Asia Pacific Region; Senior Advisor, Conservation CampaignsFounded MetopioIan PattersonMarketingFounded RemarkRich GilmoreSenior Director, Conservation FinanceFounded CarbongrowthMariah CalagioneBoard TrusteeFounded Dogfish HeadIsora LithgowLEAF InternFounded Isora Lithgow CreationsBeth TellmanscientistFounded Floodbase
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Nature mafia?
- The Nature mafia is the network of 16 people who came through Nature and went on to found or lead other companies, including Spotnana, Lucid Software, Inc., Headlight, Foodspotting, Honor Pet.
- Who is in the Nature mafia?
- Notable members include Steve Singh (Spotnana), Karl Sun (Lucid Software, Inc.), Geoff Swindle (Headlight), Soraya Darabi (Foodspotting), Ben Boyer (Honor Pet), Carl Sparks (Academic Partnerships), Weeks Mensah (Nophin), Pier LaFarge (Sparkfund), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did Nature alumni found?
- Companies founded by Nature alumni include Spotnana, Lucid Software, Inc., Headlight, Foodspotting, Honor Pet, Academic Partnerships, Nophin, Sparkfund, Stationwise, The Honest Company.
















