The Pillar Mafia
9 people came through Pillar and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ellen RubinPillar VC Founding PillarFounded ClearSky Data +2Russ WilcoxGeneral PartnerFounded Piper Therapeutics +1Ash AshutoshPillar VC Founding PillarFounded Actifio +1John CaseyVenture PartnerFounded InariHarris StolzenbergChief of StaffFounded FlokRandy AllenVenture AssociateFounded Still BrightJeremy HitchcockPillar VC Founding PillarFounded New North VenturesThomas EblingFounding Pillar CEOFounded Lattice EnginesKevin TyanBiotech Venture AssociateFounded Kinnos
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Pillar mafia?
- The Pillar mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Pillar and went on to found or lead other companies, including ClearSky Data, Piper Therapeutics, Actifio, Inari, Flok.
- Who is in the Pillar mafia?
- Notable members include Ellen Rubin (ClearSky Data), Russ Wilcox (Piper Therapeutics), Ash Ashutosh (Actifio), John Casey (Inari), Harris Stolzenberg (Flok), Randy Allen (Still Bright), Jeremy Hitchcock (New North Ventures), Thomas Ebling (Lattice Engines), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Pillar alumni found?
- Companies founded by Pillar alumni include ClearSky Data, Piper Therapeutics, Actifio, Inari, Flok, Still Bright, New North Ventures, Lattice Engines, Kinnos.








