The Novo Nordisk Mafia
14 people came through Novo Nordisk and went on to found or lead other companies.
Kunal SardaManagerFounded Arya For Work +1Jan Møller MikkelsenManager, Enzyme StructureFounded Ascendis PharmaQuin WillsHead of Cellular and Systems Genomics, Novo Nordisk Research Centre OxfordFounded Ochre BioSebastian BitschEngineer in Advanced Robotics @ Aseptic ManufacturingFounded RencomMads BondeCommunication ConsultantFounded LabsterAlexander JungeSenior Data ScientistFounded AmassJan JensenPhD studentFounded Trailhead BiosystemsJulia ReganDMIP, HCP Relationship MarketingFounded RxLightningBrit BerrySenior Manager Device Partnerships and ScoutingFounded Avenda HealthJørgen DamManager Development, Quality Control & Production SupportFounded CbioAnders OdumPh.D. StudentFounded ChromologicsDaniel Gewecke DaugaardBusiness ConsultantFounded DawnhealthJess FleischerMaster Thesis InternFounded Son of a TailorMalinskiy EugeneBizDevFounded Lazurite
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Novo Nordisk mafia?
- The Novo Nordisk mafia is the network of 14 people who came through Novo Nordisk and went on to found or lead other companies, including Arya For Work, Ascendis Pharma, Ochre Bio, Rencom, Labster.
- Who is in the Novo Nordisk mafia?
- Notable members include Kunal Sarda (Arya For Work), Jan Møller Mikkelsen (Ascendis Pharma), Quin Wills (Ochre Bio), Sebastian Bitsch (Rencom), Mads Bonde (Labster), Alexander Junge (Amass), Jan Jensen (Trailhead Biosystems), Julia Regan (RxLightning), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did Novo Nordisk alumni found?
- Companies founded by Novo Nordisk alumni include Arya For Work, Ascendis Pharma, Ochre Bio, Rencom, Labster, Amass, Trailhead Biosystems, RxLightning, Avenda Health, Cbio.













