The Ridecell Mafia
7 people came through Ridecell and went on to found or lead other companies.
Nalin GuptaDivision Head + Director of Business Development (via acquisition of Auro)Founded Cignara +1Praveen ChekuriSoftware EngineerFounded Ascend +1Koji IntlekoferDirector Solutions EngineeringFounded Shift Labs +1Srinivas Reddy AellalaPrincipal Product , Autonomous DrivingFounded Auro RoboticsJit Ray ChowdhuryPrincipal Engineer - Autonomous DrivingFounded Auro RoboticsSuchit DubeyProduct designerFounded NarrativePaul. DryschVice President, Business Development and GM of APAC RegionFounded PreAct Technologies
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ridecell mafia?
- The Ridecell mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Ridecell and went on to found or lead other companies, including Cignara, Ascend, Shift Labs, Auro Robotics, Narrative.
- Who is in the Ridecell mafia?
- Notable members include Nalin Gupta (Cignara), Praveen Chekuri (Ascend), Koji Intlekofer (Shift Labs), Srinivas Reddy Aellala (Auro Robotics), Jit Ray Chowdhury (Auro Robotics), Suchit Dubey (Narrative), Paul. Drysch (PreAct Technologies).
- What companies did Ridecell alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ridecell alumni include Cignara, Ascend, Shift Labs, Auro Robotics, Narrative, PreAct Technologies.







