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39 people studied at Northern Illinois University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Christopher JunkerBachelor of Science Degree - Applied Computer Science/PsychologyFounded Microsystems +2Andy HamiltonB.S.Founded Apartment Jet +1Mark FarnhamBAFounded HumanCore +1Anthony GerardiBachelor of ScienceFounded Advisory +1David Roberts(PhD)Founded 10x ScienceBlesson AbrahamBachelor’s DegreeFounded AviaryAIMichael DeGiorgioFounded CrexiBin ChenMaster of Science (MS)Founded StoriRobert GattoBSFounded UreekaJohn HaroBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded PartySlateRajendra KoppulaM.SFounded ManifoldJosh RosenheckCorporate CommunicationsFounded CommunityOluseun TaiwoBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded SolideonSheila TaltonB.S.Founded Gray Matter AnalyticsJustin VencelBSFounded SolveBob TulinibsFounded BenchmarkBrian LuddenBachelor of Science - BSFounded LudexDaniel KennedyBachelor of Science - BSFounded AssetaBeau WangtrakuldeeDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded AmorSuiHeather WakeBachelor of ScienceFounded Prax HealthNelsie BirchMPAFounded Midsummer StudiosJason BarsemaBachelor's DegreeFounded Halo InvestingGary GrenterBSFounded TheragenMatthew BradyBAFounded Evidence IQJoan ButtersBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded XsolisVenki AyalurMSFounded BlendidJean RolloBachelor's degreeFounded LAUNCHBrad BodeMaster of ScienceFounded Atlas SpaceJohn J. PuisisBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Cour PharmaRichard Van DeventerMBAFounded CSAT Solutions HoldingsMichael VazquezBSFounded LYNK PharmaceuticalsJustin LivesayBachelor of ScienceFounded FueledMark NagelvoortBachelor of ScienceFounded PCMIMatt CarlsonMAFounded NsgaSuzanne EL-MoursiBachelor of ScienceFounded BrighthivePeter Deppe, PMPBachelor of Science (BS)Founded KuhmuteTaran ChhabraMSFounded NeemansTimothy J. FitzGeraldFounded MiddlebyJeff BrezekBSFounded Inovar Packaging
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Northern Illinois University mafia?
- The Northern Illinois University mafia is the network of 39 people who studied at Northern Illinois University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Microsystems, Apartment Jet, HumanCore, Advisory, 10x Science.
- Who is in the Northern Illinois University mafia?
- Notable members include Christopher Junker (Microsystems), Andy Hamilton (Apartment Jet), Mark Farnham (HumanCore), Anthony Gerardi (Advisory), David Roberts (10x Science), Blesson Abraham (AviaryAI), Michael DeGiorgio (Crexi), Bin Chen (Stori), among 39 tracked members.
- What companies did Northern Illinois University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Northern Illinois University alumni include Microsystems, Apartment Jet, HumanCore, Advisory, 10x Science, AviaryAI, Crexi, Stori, Ureeka, PartySlate.