The Ralphlauren Mafia
11 people came through Ralphlauren and went on to found or lead other companies.
Linda FinleyBoard MemberFounded Blue ApronRenee WongSenior Business AnalystFounded MoxieWill Guillaume FoussierJunior Marketing AnalystFounded AceUpShawn FreemanSVP, Global Digital Technology and OperationsFounded GoodkindcoJim StroesserCEO/Owner Partner Symbol 1881Founded Cali StrongLindsay PerperDirector of Buying & Planning - Women's Lux & Polo RTW/AccessoriesFounded Shop RodeoAlison PhillipsSenior Director Design and Merchandising, CabanFounded Poweredbypeoplejiao liDirector Business TransformationFounded CrayfishChris KolbeDMM Polo Ralph Lauren, Polo Jeans Company retailFounded HypernaturalHeather UdoClient ServicesFounded ShoppableAlice DelahuntChief Digital Officer & Chief Marketing OfficerFounded Syky
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ralphlauren mafia?
- The Ralphlauren mafia is the network of 11 people who came through Ralphlauren and went on to found or lead other companies, including Blue Apron, Moxie, AceUp, Goodkindco, Cali Strong.
- Who is in the Ralphlauren mafia?
- Notable members include Linda Finley (Blue Apron), Renee Wong (Moxie), Will Guillaume Foussier (AceUp), Shawn Freeman (Goodkindco), Jim Stroesser (Cali Strong), Lindsay Perper (Shop Rodeo), Alison Phillips (Poweredbypeople), jiao li (Crayfish), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did Ralphlauren alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ralphlauren alumni include Blue Apron, Moxie, AceUp, Goodkindco, Cali Strong, Shop Rodeo, Poweredbypeople, Crayfish, Hypernatural, Shoppable.









