What is the Nike mafia?

The Nike mafia is the network of 36 people who came through Nike and went on to found or lead other companies, including Paddle 8, Rithmio, GitLinks, Cali Strong, Techstars.

Who is in the Nike mafia?

Notable members include Osman Khan (Paddle 8), Adam Tilton (Rithmio), Nicolas Joseph (GitLinks), Jim Stroesser (Cali Strong), Ziarekenya Smith (Techstars), Andrew Black (BrandProject), Marieke van Iperen (Getsettly), Vamsi Sistla (Symbolic Mind), among 36 tracked members.

What companies did Nike alumni found?

Companies founded by Nike alumni include Paddle 8, Rithmio, GitLinks, Cali Strong, Techstars, BrandProject, Getsettly, Symbolic Mind, Bon Lemóns, Journey.

The Nike Mafia

36 people came through Nike and went on to found or lead other companies.

Osman KhanEntrepreneur In ResidenceFounded Paddle 8 +3 Adam TiltonFellow, Sr. Dir. of Connected Product SoftwareFounded Rithmio +1 Nicolas JosephHead of Backend Engineering - Nike Virtual Studios founding teamFounded GitLinks +1 Jim StroesserGeneral Merchandise Manager FootwearFounded Cali Strong +1 Ziarekenya SmithVisual DesignerFounded Techstars +1 Andrew BlackGeneral Manager, USAFounded BrandProject Marieke van IperenSenior Recruitment Consultant Adecco @NikeFounded Getsettly Vamsi SistlaGlobal Director, Consumer Data Science (Product Creation & Merchandising)Founded Symbolic Mind Lyndsey FiskNikeFounded Bon Lemóns Brendan WeitzBrand Marketing - East RegionFounded Journey Antonia San MartinBusiness PlannerFounded Plutto Lina ColucciProduct CreationFounded LemonSlice Aditya TewariData ScientistFounded Vortexify Nick CarmontSoftware EngineerFounded Connect Earth Brandon DewittSAP Engineering InternFounded MX technologies George KorsnickTechnical ArchitectFounded Aisle50 Sonia Priscilla GarcíaDigital Innovation Product Manager | Adapt + Connected FootwearFounded Amae Health Ray BrowningSenior Director, Footwear Research, Nike Sport Research LaboratoryFounded Biomotum Steven VasilevSenior Director of Product Digital/Physical NIKE - RTFKTFounded RTFKT Cristina GneccoAthlete + PacerFounded HOPE Hydration Michael ChermanGraphic DesignerFounded Market Studios Kristjan LuhaSales Director Nike RussiaFounded eAgronom Brian KirkbrideGM Nike+ Fuel Lab, Accelerator & Business DevelopmentFounded Fitlab Jessica Bell van der WalCorporate Strategy & DevelopmentFounded Frame Stefan OlanderVP/GM, Digital SportFounded Omorpho Christopher StanevDirector Advanced MatetialsFounded Evrnu Jason MaydenVP, Jordan Visioneering & LA28Founded Super Heroic Russel HirtzelDesigner, 3D & Motion Designer, AnimatorFounded Vooks Sridhar BankuruBSA GBIFounded RightData Arvind GanesanMBA Summer AssociateFounded EcoSoul Home Inc.Lydia O'DonnellNike Head Run CoachFounded Femmi Denver FredenburgDemand Planning ManagerFounded Hyper Wear Jonathan SzwarcBrand Manager Football AssistantFounded Join Stories Laura ChavignySr Financial Analyst FranceFounded Underdog Marshall Bex IVCreative Director / Designer / ConsultantFounded Vooks Nitin MayandeSr. Data Scientist - ManagerFounded Tellagence

Frequently asked questions

What is the Nike mafia?: The Nike mafia is the network of 36 people who came through Nike and went on to found or lead other companies, including Paddle 8, Rithmio, GitLinks, Cali Strong, Techstars.
Who is in the Nike mafia?: Notable members include Osman Khan (Paddle 8), Adam Tilton (Rithmio), Nicolas Joseph (GitLinks), Jim Stroesser (Cali Strong), Ziarekenya Smith (Techstars), Andrew Black (BrandProject), Marieke van Iperen (Getsettly), Vamsi Sistla (Symbolic Mind), among 36 tracked members.
What companies did Nike alumni found?: Companies founded by Nike alumni include Paddle 8, Rithmio, GitLinks, Cali Strong, Techstars, BrandProject, Getsettly, Symbolic Mind, Bon Lemóns, Journey.