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The Observe Mafia

7 people came through Observe and went on to found or lead other companies.

Mike SpeiserDirectorFounded Pure Storage +1Sam PullaraInvestorFounded WavefrontShankar KrishnanData EngineeringFounded PromptArmorSmit DagliAI EngineerFounded Kanava AIMatthew LeRayVP ProductFounded SpeedscaleJon WatteFounderFounded ReveShruti BhatChief Marketing OfficerFounded Rockset

Frequently asked questions

What is the Observe mafia?
The Observe mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Observe and went on to found or lead other companies, including Pure Storage, Wavefront, PromptArmor, Kanava AI, Speedscale.
Who is in the Observe mafia?
Notable members include Mike Speiser (Pure Storage), Sam Pullara (Wavefront), Shankar Krishnan (PromptArmor), Smit Dagli (Kanava AI), Matthew LeRay (Speedscale), Jon Watte (Reve), Shruti Bhat (Rockset).
What companies did Observe alumni found?
Companies founded by Observe alumni include Pure Storage, Wavefront, PromptArmor, Kanava AI, Speedscale, Reve, Rockset.