The Oregon State University Mafia
19 people studied at Oregon State University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Mike WaxVisiting ScholarFounded KONUX +1Erik LanderholmBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded CarWoo +1Tommy McClungBSFounded CarWoo +1Akash PaiMSFounded ZeroBrushAndrew BurtonBSFounded CommercetoolsPedro Torres-MackieBachelor of Science - BSFounded MatchbookPat ConnollyB.S.Founded SupermooncapitalPedro Torres PicónBachelor of Science - BSFounded MatchbookRyan HildebrandBachelor of Arts - BAFounded SeedChad SwensonBachelor of Science (BS)Founded TappityPooria AzimiMaster of Science - MSFounded AgaveForrest BriggsDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded LifecastTowaki TakikawaNon-Degree StudentFounded OuterportAbhi BalijepalliBachelor of Science - BSFounded CopyCatBerkley NobleBachelor's degreeFounded DuraniumAdam McKenzieBSMEFounded RescaleKiran PolavarapuMSFounded MestaJeffrey Bland, PhDFounded Big Bold HealthJensen HuangBSEEFounded NVIDIA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Oregon State University mafia?
- The Oregon State University mafia is the network of 19 people who studied at Oregon State University and went on to found or lead other companies, including KONUX, CarWoo, ZeroBrush, Commercetools, Matchbook.
- Who is in the Oregon State University mafia?
- Notable members include Mike Wax (KONUX), Erik Landerholm (CarWoo), Tommy McClung (CarWoo), Akash Pai (ZeroBrush), Andrew Burton (Commercetools), Pedro Torres-Mackie (Matchbook), Pat Connolly (Supermooncapital), Pedro Torres Picón (Matchbook), among 19 tracked members.
- What companies did Oregon State University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Oregon State University alumni include KONUX, CarWoo, ZeroBrush, Commercetools, Matchbook, Supermooncapital, Seed, Tappity, Agave, Lifecast.







