The Seattle University Mafia
12 people studied at Seattle University and went on to found or lead other companies.
John UlmenMinorFounded BoostedJohn GoertzBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Signatur BiosciencesDavid GraunkeBachelor of Arts - BAFounded SafetyKitStephen SullivanBSFounded BoostOpsTed WileyBachelor of ScienceFounded Form EnergyAshley Abel, Ph.D.Bachelor of Science (BS) Cell and Molecular BiologyFounded Metri BioBen BrannenBAFounded AtVenuJames FrostSoftware EngineeringFounded Gable list viewLily BurtisPolitical ScienceFounded StardayDaniel DaouraMaster of Business AdministrationFounded PebblebeeStephen ScheerBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded ActXAndrew MewbornBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Distribute
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Seattle University mafia?
- The Seattle University mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at Seattle University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Boosted, Signatur Biosciences, SafetyKit, BoostOps, Form Energy.
- Who is in the Seattle University mafia?
- Notable members include John Ulmen (Boosted), John Goertz (Signatur Biosciences), David Graunke (SafetyKit), Stephen Sullivan (BoostOps), Ted Wiley (Form Energy), Ashley Abel, Ph.D. (Metri Bio), Ben Brannen (AtVenu), James Frost (Gable list view), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Seattle University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Seattle University alumni include Boosted, Signatur Biosciences, SafetyKit, BoostOps, Form Energy, Metri Bio, AtVenu, Gable list view, Starday, Pebblebee.








