The Portland State University Mafia
22 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 DepotRobin SeitzFounded kater.aiFernie DiopBachelor of Arts - BAFounded UptopBobby BalachandranMSFounded ExterroDarren BucknerComputer ScienceFounded WorkfromAshank ShahDual CreditFounded MentlioErik I. TuckerPhysics/EngineeringFounded AronorabioLeah KellerMaster of ArtsFounded Every MotherRawand RasheedBachelor of Science (BS)Founded HelixearthKelly OriardMaster of Education - MEdFounded SlumberkinsTodd LindBiologyFounded gearUPPeter BandaPhD.Founded CequenceNitin MayandeDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded TellagenceDavid Burchfield, PEMaster's of) Science (MSFounded BuildinglensTony TomBAFounded StableSea
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Portland State University mafia?
- The Portland State University mafia is the network of 22 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 22 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, kater.ai, Uptop.



















