The Patreon Mafia
8 people came through Patreon and went on to found or lead other companies.
Danny WenInvestorFounded Crowdmade +1John WuChief of Staff to the CEOFounded SiftShuchang ZhengSoftware EngineerFounded SkyvernJack SuttonSenior Software EngineerFounded AravoltaBoris SkurikhinSoftware EngineerFounded DocketRay VenturaEngineeringFounded 1099PolicyPrashant FuloriaAdvisorFounded FundboxPietro SetteEngineering Lead, Community & ExperiencesFounded Aravolta
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Patreon mafia?
- The Patreon mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Patreon and went on to found or lead other companies, including Crowdmade, Sift, Skyvern, Aravolta, Docket.
- Who is in the Patreon mafia?
- Notable members include Danny Wen (Crowdmade), John Wu (Sift), Shuchang Zheng (Skyvern), Jack Sutton (Aravolta), Boris Skurikhin (Docket), Ray Ventura (1099Policy), Prashant Fuloria (Fundbox), Pietro Sette (Aravolta).
- What companies did Patreon alumni found?
- Companies founded by Patreon alumni include Crowdmade, Sift, Skyvern, Aravolta, Docket, 1099Policy, Fundbox.







