The North Dakota State University Mafia
20 people studied at North Dakota State University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Wade MyersB.S.Founded RealManage +6Steve KloosPhDFounded AquaHydrexTristan PollockBachelor of Science (BS)Founded StorefrontReed DuchscherFounded NightNicholas MeyersBachelor of ScienceFounded TrustyShey SabripourBachelor of Science - BSFounded Cesium AstroTim HerbertBS of Electrical EngineeringFounded Inspire MedicalTroy BatterberryBSFounded EchomarkBen JacksonB.S. - Human Performance and FitnessFounded GuardifyChris McCallBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded VALID8 FinancialPaul DlugoschBachelor of Applied Science (BASc)Founded Natural Intelligence SystemsKris PoulsonAgriculture EconomicsFounded FarmQADieumerci ChristelBachelor's degreeFounded EnlightappChad W. MasonBSFounded Advanced IonicsTerry HoyFounded Gravity JackJason LaValleyFounded LaValley IndustriesJake JoraanstadBachelor of Science (BS)Founded BushelRony ChatterjeeMasters in Computer ScienceFounded TursioVivek GoelMSFounded Wellness ConnectionWyatt WarkenthienBachelor of Science - BSFounded Lilac Agriculture
Frequently asked questions
- What is the North Dakota State University mafia?
- The North Dakota State University mafia is the network of 20 people who studied at North Dakota State University and went on to found or lead other companies, including RealManage, AquaHydrex, Storefront, Night, Trusty.
- Who is in the North Dakota State University mafia?
- Notable members include Wade Myers (RealManage), Steve Kloos (AquaHydrex), Tristan Pollock (Storefront), Reed Duchscher (Night), Nicholas Meyers (Trusty), Shey Sabripour (Cesium Astro), Tim Herbert (Inspire Medical), Troy Batterberry (Echomark), among 20 tracked members.
- What companies did North Dakota State University alumni found?
- Companies founded by North Dakota State University alumni include RealManage, AquaHydrex, Storefront, Night, Trusty, Cesium Astro, Inspire Medical, Echomark, Guardify, VALID8 Financial.


















