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The Optum Ventures Mafia

6 people came through Optum Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.

Pete CannoneGeneral PartnerFounded Newforma +2Ben FreebergVice PresidentFounded OncologyLarry RenfroManaging PartnerFounded SomatusA.G. BreitensteinPartner and Co-FounderFounded FolxSam Milliken-SmithVice PresidentFounded HebaBrian IrwinExecutive In ResidenceFounded Meda Systems

Frequently asked questions

What is the Optum Ventures mafia?
The Optum Ventures mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Optum Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including Newforma, Oncology, Somatus, Folx, Heba.
Who is in the Optum Ventures mafia?
Notable members include Pete Cannone (Newforma), Ben Freeberg (Oncology), Larry Renfro (Somatus), A.G. Breitenstein (Folx), Sam Milliken-Smith (Heba), Brian Irwin (Meda Systems).
What companies did Optum Ventures alumni found?
Companies founded by Optum Ventures alumni include Newforma, Oncology, Somatus, Folx, Heba, Meda Systems.