The Pillar Mafia
10 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 InariBrian BaynesFounding PillarFounded VerdoxHarris StolzenbergChief of StaffFounded FlokRandy AllenVenture AssociateFounded Still BrightJeremy HitchcockPillar VC Founding PillarFounded New North VenturesKevin TyanBiotech Venture AssociateFounded KinnosAndrea CoravosVenture PartnerFounded HumanFirst
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Pillar mafia?
- The Pillar mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Pillar and went on to found or lead other companies, including ClearSky Data, Piper Therapeutics, Actifio, Inari, Verdox.
- Who is in the Pillar mafia?
- Notable members include Ellen Rubin (ClearSky Data), Russ Wilcox (Piper Therapeutics), Ash Ashutosh (Actifio), John Casey (Inari), Brian Baynes (Verdox), Harris Stolzenberg (Flok), Randy Allen (Still Bright), Jeremy Hitchcock (New North Ventures), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Pillar alumni found?
- Companies founded by Pillar alumni include ClearSky Data, Piper Therapeutics, Actifio, Inari, Verdox, Flok, Still Bright, New North Ventures, Kinnos, HumanFirst.










