The Pillar VC Mafia
17 people came through Pillar VC and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ellen RubinPillar VC Founding PillarFounded ClearSky Data +2Chris VoigtProfessor, MIT & Founding PillarFounded Asimov +2Russ WilcoxPartnerFounded Piper Therapeutics +1Alec NielsenFounder & CEO, Asimov & Venture PartnerFounded Asimov +1Reshma ShettyCo-Founder, Ginkgo Bioworks & Founding PillarFounded Ginkgo Bioworks +1Ash AshutoshPillar VC Founding PillarFounded Actifio +1John CaseyCEO, Ormoni & Venture PartnerFounded InariShivdev RaoCEO, Abridge & Founding PillarFounded AbridgeMike SalgueroCEO, ButcherBox & Founding PillarFounded CustomMadeDoug WilliamsBiotech Executive & Founding PillarFounded CodiakbioMike MassaroCEO, Flywire & Founding PillarFounded FlywireRushika FernandopulleCo-founder and CEO of Iora HealthFounded Iora HealthEmily LeproustCEO, Twist Bioscience & Founding PillarFounded Twist BioscienceAndy BeckCEO, PathAI & Founding PillarFounded PathaiHarris StolzenbergChief of StaffFounded FlokRandy AllenVenture AssociateFounded Still BrightThomas EblingFounding Pillar CEOFounded Lattice Engines
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Pillar VC mafia?
- The Pillar VC mafia is the network of 17 people who came through Pillar VC and went on to found or lead other companies, including ClearSky Data, Asimov, Piper Therapeutics, Ginkgo Bioworks, Actifio.
- Who is in the Pillar VC mafia?
- Notable members include Ellen Rubin (ClearSky Data), Chris Voigt (Asimov), Russ Wilcox (Piper Therapeutics), Alec Nielsen (Asimov), Reshma Shetty (Ginkgo Bioworks), Ash Ashutosh (Actifio), John Casey (Inari), Shivdev Rao (Abridge), among 17 tracked members.
- What companies did Pillar VC alumni found?
- Companies founded by Pillar VC alumni include ClearSky Data, Asimov, Piper Therapeutics, Ginkgo Bioworks, Actifio, Inari, Abridge, CustomMade, Codiakbio, Flywire.