The SignalFire Mafia
14 people came through SignalFire and went on to found or lead other companies.
Jim StonehamBoard PartnerFounded Opsmatic +1Brian NoguchiEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Smartcuts +1Jonathan DowneyScout InvestorFounded Candidate Labs +1Lauren (Luna) Ray VegterAssociateFounded Thermeleon +1Charu SharmaInvestor / Entrepreneur-in-ResidenceFounded Cureskin +1Jeff ButlerEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Priviahealth +1Ross MasonVenture PartnerFounded MulesoftTom RyanCEO, Streaming at Paramount. Former CEO & Co-founder of Pluto TV (Advisor Network)Founded Struck StudioBrad Hooverformer CEO of GrammarlyFounded GrammarlyCali TranCEO of Cision; CEO of BrandwatchFounded Simpli-fiEvan RichardsonFounder & CEO of Form Health, Former SVP of Grand RoundsFounded Form HealthElaine ZelbyVenture PartnerFounded TofuTony HuiePartnerFounded TwingateNir PolakVenture PartnerFounded Exabeam
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SignalFire mafia?
- The SignalFire mafia is the network of 14 people who came through SignalFire and went on to found or lead other companies, including Opsmatic, Smartcuts, Candidate Labs, Thermeleon, Cureskin.
- Who is in the SignalFire mafia?
- Notable members include Jim Stoneham (Opsmatic), Brian Noguchi (Smartcuts), Jonathan Downey (Candidate Labs), Lauren (Luna) Ray Vegter (Thermeleon), Charu Sharma (Cureskin), Jeff Butler (Priviahealth), Ross Mason (Mulesoft), Tom Ryan (Struck Studio), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did SignalFire alumni found?
- Companies founded by SignalFire alumni include Opsmatic, Smartcuts, Candidate Labs, Thermeleon, Cureskin, Priviahealth, Mulesoft, Struck Studio, Grammarly, Simpli-fi.













