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The Progress Software Mafia
7 people came through Progress Software and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jeff RayVP, Worldwide Field OperationsFounded Brightcove +1Larry KimDirector of MarketingFounded Wordstream +1John BatesGeneral Manager, Apama DivisionFounded Plat One +1Svetozar GeorgievCo-CEOFounded TelerikSandilya MiduthuriInternFounded SiftlyYogesh GuptaPresident and CEOFounded NucliaDoug CahillProduct Line Manager, Emerging PlatformsFounded Threat Stack
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Progress Software mafia?
- The Progress Software mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Progress Software and went on to found or lead other companies, including Brightcove, Wordstream, Plat One, Telerik, Siftly.
- Who is in the Progress Software mafia?
- Notable members include Jeff Ray (Brightcove), Larry Kim (Wordstream), John Bates (Plat One), Svetozar Georgiev (Telerik), Sandilya Miduthuri (Siftly), Yogesh Gupta (Nuclia), Doug Cahill (Threat Stack).
- What companies did Progress Software alumni found?
- Companies founded by Progress Software alumni include Brightcove, Wordstream, Plat One, Telerik, Siftly, Nuclia, Threat Stack.