The Oxford Brookes University Mafia
17 people studied at Oxford Brookes University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jeremy HindleGDipFounded Custodian +2Henrik LangelandPsychologyFounded Enode +1Daniel Pitchford2:1Founded Founders ForumJohn GlasspoolDiploma in Business AdministrationFounded VarmXGuy Willner1986Founded IXAfricaMatthew FrohnBachelor’s DegreeFounded Longwall VenturesFarhan QureshiBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded KuzanaCharles AckninMaster of Science (MSc)Founded SkywaysJames BowersBachelor's degreeFounded VizzlyHaz Hubble‘Scale-Up Pioneer’ ProgrammeFounded PallySebastian KwasnyMBAFounded ArdigenKeiran Olivares WhitakerBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded EntocycleChingiz DauletbayevMScFounded TrustmeKyle ThomasBachelor of ArtsFounded SaifautonomyTom OldBa HonsFounded Just Move InRoger Gorman2:1honsFounded ProFindaCharles HambroFoundation degreeFounded GEEIQ
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Oxford Brookes University mafia?
- The Oxford Brookes University mafia is the network of 17 people who studied at Oxford Brookes University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Custodian, Enode, Founders Forum, VarmX, IXAfrica.
- Who is in the Oxford Brookes University mafia?
- Notable members include Jeremy Hindle (Custodian), Henrik Langeland (Enode), Daniel Pitchford (Founders Forum), John Glasspool (VarmX), Guy Willner (IXAfrica), Matthew Frohn (Longwall Ventures), Farhan Qureshi (Kuzana), Charles Acknin (Skyways), among 17 tracked members.
- What companies did Oxford Brookes University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Oxford Brookes University alumni include Custodian, Enode, Founders Forum, VarmX, IXAfrica, Longwall Ventures, Kuzana, Skyways, Vizzly, Pally.








