The NOLS Mafia
14 people studied at NOLS and went on to found or lead other companies.
Chris SaxmanFounded SidebycareAlfred JohnsonAlaska MountaineeringFounded CruxMichael LangerOutdoor EducationFounded T.Rx CapitalJohn PenneyWilderness Executive Leadership Course & Expedition GraduateFounded PebbleJosh SteinmanDesert Survival SemesterFounded GalvanickAmit BansilNorth CascadesFounded WireOverJon GrallFounded SimplyListedAdam AlpertFounded Pangea.appJosh KarolFounded CrowdVoltWarren WeissbluthFounded VoltairAlex EuFounded TeamsharesBrophy TyreeSemester in PatagoniaFounded wasted P.B.CRyan FullerFounded VolometrixKip PastorFounded Piqueaction
Frequently asked questions
- What is the NOLS mafia?
- The NOLS mafia is the network of 14 people who studied at NOLS and went on to found or lead other companies, including Sidebycare, Crux, T.Rx Capital, Pebble, Galvanick.
- Who is in the NOLS mafia?
- Notable members include Chris Saxman (Sidebycare), Alfred Johnson (Crux), Michael Langer (T.Rx Capital), John Penney (Pebble), Josh Steinman (Galvanick), Amit Bansil (WireOver), Jon Grall (SimplyListed), Adam Alpert (Pangea.app), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did NOLS alumni found?
- Companies founded by NOLS alumni include Sidebycare, Crux, T.Rx Capital, Pebble, Galvanick, WireOver, SimplyListed, Pangea.app, CrowdVolt, Voltair.











