The Protocol Labs Mafia
6 people came through Protocol Labs and went on to found or lead other companies.
Carl CervoneStartup OperatorFounded Kariba Labs +1Juan BenetFounder, CEO, EngineerFounded Protocol LabsDeep KapurStartup Operator / PMFounded AmeraBen FischAdvisorFounded Espresso (Translucence Research Inc)Stefaan VervaetHead of network growthFounded SkymapperRaymond ChengPublic Goods Startup Operator / EIRFounded Kariba Labs
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Protocol Labs mafia?
- The Protocol Labs mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Protocol Labs and went on to found or lead other companies, including Kariba Labs, Protocol Labs, Amera, Espresso (Translucence Research Inc), Skymapper.
- Who is in the Protocol Labs mafia?
- Notable members include Carl Cervone (Kariba Labs), Juan Benet (Protocol Labs), Deep Kapur (Amera), Ben Fisch (Espresso (Translucence Research Inc)), Stefaan Vervaet (Skymapper), Raymond Cheng (Kariba Labs).
- What companies did Protocol Labs alumni found?
- Companies founded by Protocol Labs alumni include Kariba Labs, Protocol Labs, Amera, Espresso (Translucence Research Inc), Skymapper.



