The Phoenix Technologies Mafia
6 people came through Phoenix Technologies and went on to found or lead other companies.
Rich SorkinDirector, Emerging Technologies Business UnitFounded Jupiter IntelligenceDirck T. Schou, Jr.Sr. Director Business Development and Strategic AccountsFounded TaqtilePatrick LittleBoard DirectorFounded SiFiveSharon CarmelVP and Chief Scientist Synchronization and Continuity TeamFounded BeamrLarry GillPresident & CEO (acquired in 2021)Founded X1Apurva KumarVP, Sales & Business DevelopmentFounded Citydata
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Phoenix Technologies mafia?
- The Phoenix Technologies mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Phoenix Technologies and went on to found or lead other companies, including Jupiter Intelligence, Taqtile, SiFive, Beamr, X1.
- Who is in the Phoenix Technologies mafia?
- Notable members include Rich Sorkin (Jupiter Intelligence), Dirck T. Schou, Jr. (Taqtile), Patrick Little (SiFive), Sharon Carmel (Beamr), Larry Gill (X1), Apurva Kumar (Citydata).
- What companies did Phoenix Technologies alumni found?
- Companies founded by Phoenix Technologies alumni include Jupiter Intelligence, Taqtile, SiFive, Beamr, X1, Citydata.





