Fundraising FoxThe OCAD University Mafia
7 people studied at OCAD University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Brian DeckOCAD UniversityFounded SmoothFarzi YusufaliSpecial StudentFounded StratumAIRishabh VarshneyBachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)Founded SequestrAlwar PillaiMasters of Design in Inclusive DesignFounded MakeitfableAbid ViraniMaster’s DegreeFounded MakeitfableHoward SuissaBachelor of DesignFounded EFNproNatalie CataniaBDesFounded Sheertex
Frequently asked questions
- What is the OCAD University mafia?
- The OCAD University mafia is the network of 7 people who studied at OCAD University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Smooth, StratumAI, Sequestr, Makeitfable, EFNpro.
- Who is in the OCAD University mafia?
- Notable members include Brian Deck (Smooth), Farzi Yusufali (StratumAI), Rishabh Varshney (Sequestr), Alwar Pillai (Makeitfable), Abid Virani (Makeitfable), Howard Suissa (EFNpro), Natalie Catania (Sheertex).
- What companies did OCAD University alumni found?
- Companies founded by OCAD University alumni include Smooth, StratumAI, Sequestr, Makeitfable, EFNpro, Sheertex.