The Protocol Labs Mafia
8 people came through Protocol Labs and went on to found or lead other companies.
Stefaan VervaetHead of network growthFounded Akave Computing Cloud Coordination +1Carl CervoneStartup OperatorFounded Kariba Labs +1Deep KapurStartup Operator / PMFounded AmeraBen FischAdvisorFounded Espresso (Translucence Research Inc)Raymond ChengPublic Goods Startup Operator / EIRFounded Kariba LabsBob DuboisSolutions Architect FilecoinFounded WodanAngelo SchalleySolutions & Architecture LeadFounded Akave Computing Cloud CoordinationDaniel LeónHead of Strategic PartnershipsFounded Akave Computing Cloud Coordination
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Protocol Labs mafia?
- The Protocol Labs mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Protocol Labs and went on to found or lead other companies, including Akave Computing Cloud Coordination, Kariba Labs, Amera, Espresso (Translucence Research Inc), Wodan.
- Who is in the Protocol Labs mafia?
- Notable members include Stefaan Vervaet (Akave Computing Cloud Coordination), Carl Cervone (Kariba Labs), Deep Kapur (Amera), Ben Fisch (Espresso (Translucence Research Inc)), Raymond Cheng (Kariba Labs), Bob Dubois (Wodan), Angelo Schalley (Akave Computing Cloud Coordination), Daniel León (Akave Computing Cloud Coordination).
- What companies did Protocol Labs alumni found?
- Companies founded by Protocol Labs alumni include Akave Computing Cloud Coordination, Kariba Labs, Amera, Espresso (Translucence Research Inc), Wodan.







