The Reykjavik University Mafia
11 people studied at Reykjavik University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Thorsteinn Yngvi GudmundssonMBAFounded Grid +1Valerie BuresDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded VahaStefania OlafsdottirComputer ScienceFounded AvoTomáš KubešBusinessFounded CrealDaniel PálmasonBachelor's degreeFounded LucinityAegir ThorBScFounded HoppRagnar Þór ValgeirssonBachelor's degreeFounded HoppGunnar P. HaukssonMaster's degreeFounded TrebleÓmar ThorSecurities Trading ExaminationFounded OptiseHrefna Sigfinnsdóttircertification in securite trainingFounded CreditinfoValur Thor GunnarssonBusiness AcceleratorFounded Taktikal
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Reykjavik University mafia?
- The Reykjavik University mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at Reykjavik University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Grid, Vaha, Avo, Creal, Lucinity.
- Who is in the Reykjavik University mafia?
- Notable members include Thorsteinn Yngvi Gudmundsson (Grid), Valerie Bures (Vaha), Stefania Olafsdottir (Avo), Tomáš Kubeš (Creal), Daniel Pálmason (Lucinity), Aegir Thor (Hopp), Ragnar Þór Valgeirsson (Hopp), Gunnar P. Hauksson (Treble), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did Reykjavik University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Reykjavik University alumni include Grid, Vaha, Avo, Creal, Lucinity, Hopp, Treble, Optise, Creditinfo, Taktikal.









