The Santander Mafia
6 people came through Santander and went on to found or lead other companies.
Chirag PatelEVP Global Head of PaymentsFounded PaysafeDiana EspinoDirector of Corporate Finance, Investment Banking DivisionFounded FintonicDiego PhilippiProduct ManagerFounded XpenditBernardo de PaduaIntern - Summer JobFounded Quero EducationJuan ChomaliInnovation and Technology InternFounded PoloTabNick GrassiConsumer Finance AnalystFounded Finerio Connect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Santander mafia?
- The Santander mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Santander and went on to found or lead other companies, including Paysafe, Fintonic, Xpendit, Quero Education, PoloTab.
- Who is in the Santander mafia?
- Notable members include Chirag Patel (Paysafe), Diana Espino (Fintonic), Diego Philippi (Xpendit), Bernardo de Padua (Quero Education), Juan Chomali (PoloTab), Nick Grassi (Finerio Connect).
- What companies did Santander alumni found?
- Companies founded by Santander alumni include Paysafe, Fintonic, Xpendit, Quero Education, PoloTab, Finerio Connect.



