The Skidmore College Mafia
14 people studied at Skidmore College and went on to found or lead other companies.
Richard LaverFounded Kate Farms +1Dave BalterBAFounded Flipside CryptoJordan RamerBSFounded EV ConnectDiane Abruzzini RiggsBAFounded RigorousEmily PaxhiaBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded PoseidonassetmanagementKate Bradley ChernisBachelor of ScienceFounded LatelyShivam GoyalBachelor of Arts - BAFounded MerbleJonathan AwadBSFounded BaselayerhqKristen CarboneArt HistoryFounded BrilliantlyBrian GoffBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Agios PharmaceuticalsTrevor MengelBachelor of ArtsFounded CloutDeskAndrew CenciniBAFounded Vapor IORicardo DiasNew York Executive Clean Energy Leadership ProgramFounded CubienergiaTim BlairBSFounded iCHOR
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Skidmore College mafia?
- The Skidmore College mafia is the network of 14 people who studied at Skidmore College and went on to found or lead other companies, including Kate Farms, Flipside Crypto, EV Connect, Rigorous, Poseidonassetmanagement.
- Who is in the Skidmore College mafia?
- Notable members include Richard Laver (Kate Farms), Dave Balter (Flipside Crypto), Jordan Ramer (EV Connect), Diane Abruzzini Riggs (Rigorous), Emily Paxhia (Poseidonassetmanagement), Kate Bradley Chernis (Lately), Shivam Goyal (Merble), Jonathan Awad (Baselayerhq), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did Skidmore College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Skidmore College alumni include Kate Farms, Flipside Crypto, EV Connect, Rigorous, Poseidonassetmanagement, Lately, Merble, Baselayerhq, Brilliantly, Agios Pharmaceuticals.












