The NOLS Mafia
11 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 PebbleSeth TeicherBrazilian Amazon SemesterFounded Activ SurgicalJosh SteinmanDesert Survival SemesterFounded GalvanickAmit BansilNorth CascadesFounded WireOverJon GrallFounded SimplyListedAdam AlpertFounded Pangea.appJosh KarolFounded CrowdVoltWarren WeissbluthFounded Voltair
Frequently asked questions
- What is the NOLS mafia?
- The NOLS mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at NOLS and went on to found or lead other companies, including Sidebycare, Crux, T.Rx Capital, Pebble, Activ Surgical.
- Who is in the NOLS mafia?
- Notable members include Chris Saxman (Sidebycare), Alfred Johnson (Crux), Michael Langer (T.Rx Capital), John Penney (Pebble), Seth Teicher (Activ Surgical), Josh Steinman (Galvanick), Amit Bansil (WireOver), Jon Grall (SimplyListed), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did NOLS alumni found?
- Companies founded by NOLS alumni include Sidebycare, Crux, T.Rx Capital, Pebble, Activ Surgical, Galvanick, WireOver, SimplyListed, Pangea.app, CrowdVolt.