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The Redfin Mafia
15 people came through Redfin and went on to found or lead other companies.
Daniel PetkevichGrowthFounded Octane Lending +1Dave SelingerFounder/CTOFounded Richrelevance +1Selina TobaccowalaDirector (Jan 2014 – Jul 2025)Founded HomeboostAndy TaylorLead Product ManagerFounded RetrorateZachary Waleed SarafMobile Developer InternFounded RhythmmEmily YuhasProgram Manager, Tour AutomationFounded AwtomicAndrew McEwenSoftware Engineer InternFounded SecodaKunal GargProduct & Software EngineeringFounded BracketRishi ChoudharyProduct ManagerFounded KastleKat HuProduct Manager InternFounded Sepal AIKshitij GroverSoftware Engineering InternFounded OrbChet KittlesonDirector of New VenturesFounded Tin CanRafi LurieProduct Management InternFounded Dispatch ioYinfei YangData Science EngineerFounded Elorian AIDarby WongUI and EngineeringFounded Clerky
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Redfin mafia?
- The Redfin mafia is the network of 15 people who came through Redfin and went on to found or lead other companies, including Octane Lending, Richrelevance, Homeboost, Retrorate, Rhythmm.
- Who is in the Redfin mafia?
- Notable members include Daniel Petkevich (Octane Lending), Dave Selinger (Richrelevance), Selina Tobaccowala (Homeboost), Andy Taylor (Retrorate), Zachary Waleed Saraf (Rhythmm), Emily Yuhas (Awtomic), Andrew McEwen (Secoda), Kunal Garg (Bracket), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did Redfin alumni found?
- Companies founded by Redfin alumni include Octane Lending, Richrelevance, Homeboost, Retrorate, Rhythmm, Awtomic, Secoda, Bracket, Kastle, Sepal AI.