The Ruhr University Bochum Mafia
13 people studied at Ruhr University Bochum and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jochen M. WilmsDiplomaFounded StaagesMaximilian IsenseeBachelor of Science - BSFounded KitekraftKathrin BallesterosDiploma & PhDFounded Neurolieve BiosciencesHakob AstabatsyanBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Synthflow AIAlbert AstabatsyanB.Sc. - AccountingFounded Synthflow AIMalte RauBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded PliantChristian SteinmannDiplom-IngenieurFounded ClearMotionKwabena Addo PambourVordiplomFounded encoordPavol SovisMasterFounded VectaryFelix SchusterDipl.-Ing.Founded EdgelessBoris PolenskeEconomicsFounded 123 FahrschuleMaximilian SchroerMaster of Science - MSFounded BetterseaJohannes WillboldBachelor of Science - BSFounded Variantsec
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ruhr University Bochum mafia?
- The Ruhr University Bochum mafia is the network of 13 people who studied at Ruhr University Bochum and went on to found or lead other companies, including Staages, Kitekraft, Neurolieve Biosciences, Synthflow AI, Pliant.
- Who is in the Ruhr University Bochum mafia?
- Notable members include Jochen M. Wilms (Staages), Maximilian Isensee (Kitekraft), Kathrin Ballesteros (Neurolieve Biosciences), Hakob Astabatsyan (Synthflow AI), Albert Astabatsyan (Synthflow AI), Malte Rau (Pliant), Christian Steinmann (ClearMotion), Kwabena Addo Pambour (encoord), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Ruhr University Bochum alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ruhr University Bochum alumni include Staages, Kitekraft, Neurolieve Biosciences, Synthflow AI, Pliant, ClearMotion, encoord, Vectary, Edgeless, 123 Fahrschule.












