The Portland State University Mafia
17 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 +1Ranice BrownBachelors of ScienceFounded Techstars +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 WorkfromAshank ShahDual CreditFounded MentlioLeah KellerMaster of ArtsFounded Every MotherRawand RasheedMaster of Science (MS)Founded HelixearthKelly OriardMaster of Education - MEdFounded SlumberkinsPeter BandaPhD.Founded CequenceNitin MayandeDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Tellagence
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Portland State University mafia?
- The Portland State University mafia is the network of 17 people who studied at Portland State University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Tomo, Terminal49, VendScreen, Techstars, Bankingon.
- Who is in the Portland State University mafia?
- Notable members include Montana Low (Tomo), Akshay Dodeja (Terminal49), Paresh Patel (VendScreen), Ranice Brown (Techstars), Carl Thong (Bankingon), Joe McCann (Nodesource), Iyanu Obidele (BlackOakTV), Kyle Galbraith (Depot), among 17 tracked members.
- What companies did Portland State University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Portland State University alumni include Tomo, Terminal49, VendScreen, Techstars, Bankingon, Nodesource, BlackOakTV, Depot, Uptop, Exterro.















