The Nuro Mafia
14 people came through Nuro and went on to found or lead other companies.
Karim BoustaBoard MemberFounded Tactix +2Daniel PortilloAdvisorFounded Turbine oneJohn LillyBoard Member; Venture Partner, Greylock Partners; Advising Partner, Gigascale CapitalFounded MessageMeTyson ChenProduct Operations ManagerFounded AvocaArpan RauTechnical Product Manager, AutonomyFounded OutSail TechnologiesPhilip KungSoftware Engineer InternFounded SweetspotAlan LiuSoftware EngineerFounded Health HarborJosh KellyMechanical Engineering InternFounded Pave RoboticsSaad JamalML Compiler EngineerFounded AntigenMaxSenior Software EngineerFounded Pangram LabsCheng ChiSoftware Engineer, AutonomyFounded Sunday RoboticsLesya HendrixSenior Technical Program Manager - R2 Robotic FleetFounded Spacer RoboticsAndrew ClareChief Technology Officer (as of September 2024)Founded Elroy AirAndre WillisPrincipal EngineerFounded HiQ Solar
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Nuro mafia?
- The Nuro mafia is the network of 14 people who came through Nuro and went on to found or lead other companies, including Tactix, Turbine one, MessageMe, Avoca, OutSail Technologies.
- Who is in the Nuro mafia?
- Notable members include Karim Bousta (Tactix), Daniel Portillo (Turbine one), John Lilly (MessageMe), Tyson Chen (Avoca), Arpan Rau (OutSail Technologies), Philip Kung (Sweetspot), Alan Liu (Health Harbor), Josh Kelly (Pave Robotics), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did Nuro alumni found?
- Companies founded by Nuro alumni include Tactix, Turbine one, MessageMe, Avoca, OutSail Technologies, Sweetspot, Health Harbor, Pave Robotics, Antigen, Pangram Labs.












