The Pepperdine University Mafia
23 people studied at Pepperdine University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Julia HartzBAFounded Eventbrite +2Dan WrightBSFounded Armada +1Ren MenonMBAFounded Invisalign +1Jason JohnsonBSFounded Truly Home +1Dr. John L Evans JrDoctorate of EducationFounded Promising PeopleDave RosenbergMBAFounded MuleSoftKim PerellFounded SmartmediatechPromise PhelonMBAFounded TapInfluenceAlexandria JarrellBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Nom NomMalte KramerBachelor's DegreeFounded Luxury PresenceJordynn WynnBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded INH HairMike PenaBachelor's degreeFounded SafeHillBen TexterBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Digital Health StrategiesMichael LucarelliMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded RentSpreeDirk SoenksenM.B.A.Founded Ceresti HealthMcKeel HagertyBAFounded HagertyRyan HouseBachelor's degreeFounded Mental Health Center of AmericaHarris KennyBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded OutboundSyncMaya RogersB.S.Founded Blue StartupsCaradoc EhrenhaltInternational Affairs & BusinessFounded EV Safe ChargeNichole GarciaMBAFounded OrthoFXZach NolandBachelor of Science (BS)Founded TuMekeBen DusastreCertificate in Financial Management for the Family OfficeFounded Produce Pay
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Pepperdine University mafia?
- The Pepperdine University mafia is the network of 23 people who studied at Pepperdine University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Eventbrite, Armada, Invisalign, Truly Home, Promising People.
- Who is in the Pepperdine University mafia?
- Notable members include Julia Hartz (Eventbrite), Dan Wright (Armada), Ren Menon (Invisalign), Jason Johnson (Truly Home), Dr. John L Evans Jr (Promising People), Dave Rosenberg (MuleSoft), Kim Perell (Smartmediatech), Promise Phelon (TapInfluence), among 23 tracked members.
- What companies did Pepperdine University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Pepperdine University alumni include Eventbrite, Armada, Invisalign, Truly Home, Promising People, MuleSoft, Smartmediatech, TapInfluence, Nom Nom, Luxury Presence.






















