The Sequoia Capital Mafia
16 people came through Sequoia Capital and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jess LeePartnerFounded PolyvoreJim GoetzSeed/Early + GrowthFounded VitalSignsChris RustPartnerFounded Tessera LabsKonstantine BuhlerSeed/EarlyFounded Listen LabsTodd CozzensPartner, HealthcareFounded UnitedHealth GroupDavid DworskySummer AnalystFounded TelescopeLuis RoblesCompany Builder, Future Imaginer, Venture Capitalist (Early Stage Team)Founded DiamantiJeff WangManaging PartnerFounded AmplitudeEllen DaSilvaScoutFounded Summer HealthKais KhimjiPartnerFounded BlockitRyan SandlerScoutFounded TrueworkTim ShiScoutFounded CrestaAmira YahyaouiFounderFounded MosJaleh RezaeiMBA Intern (Analyst, Social)Founded MutinyMichael BroughtonScoutFounded AltroPranav KashyapInvestment AnalystFounded Central
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sequoia Capital mafia?
- The Sequoia Capital mafia is the network of 16 people who came through Sequoia Capital and went on to found or lead other companies, including Polyvore, VitalSigns, Tessera Labs, Listen Labs, UnitedHealth Group.
- Who is in the Sequoia Capital mafia?
- Notable members include Jess Lee (Polyvore), Jim Goetz (VitalSigns), Chris Rust (Tessera Labs), Konstantine Buhler (Listen Labs), Todd Cozzens (UnitedHealth Group), David Dworsky (Telescope), Luis Robles (Diamanti), Jeff Wang (Amplitude), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did Sequoia Capital alumni found?
- Companies founded by Sequoia Capital alumni include Polyvore, VitalSigns, Tessera Labs, Listen Labs, UnitedHealth Group, Telescope, Diamanti, Amplitude, Summer Health, Blockit.











