The Portland State University Mafia
10 people studied at Portland State University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Montana LowBachelor of ScienceFounded Tomo +3Akshay DodejaBachelor of Science - BSFounded Terminal49 +1Paresh PatelBSFounded VendScreen +1Carl ThongPostgraduate CertificateFounded BankingonJoe McCannBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded NodesourceIyanu ObideleMaster's degreeFounded BlackOakTVKyle GalbraithBachelors of ScienceFounded DepotFernie DiopBachelor of Arts - BAFounded UptopBobby BalachandranMSFounded ExterroDarren BucknerComputer ScienceFounded Workfrom
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Portland State University mafia?
- The Portland State University mafia is the network of 10 people who studied at Portland State University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Tomo, Terminal49, VendScreen, Bankingon, Nodesource.
- Who is in the Portland State University mafia?
- Notable members include Montana Low (Tomo), Akshay Dodeja (Terminal49), Paresh Patel (VendScreen), Carl Thong (Bankingon), Joe McCann (Nodesource), Iyanu Obidele (BlackOakTV), Kyle Galbraith (Depot), Fernie Diop (Uptop), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Portland State University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Portland State University alumni include Tomo, Terminal49, VendScreen, Bankingon, Nodesource, BlackOakTV, Depot, Uptop, Exterro, Workfrom.






