The Skillshare Mafia
9 people came through Skillshare and went on to found or lead other companies.
Malcolm OngCo-founderFounded Terminal3Jorge TorresSenior Software EngineerFounded MindsDBKush MaheshwariSoftware EngineerFounded SkyLinkJoe KennedyProduct Design InternFounded MixyJonah SiegleiOS Engineer (Contractor)Founded MixyPavan Kalyan (a.k.a PK) TankalaCreative EntrepreneurFounded RitivelMatt CooperCEOFounded swing educationStefan GomezSenior Staff EngineerFounded Bop.fmCALVIN CHANSenior Software EngineerFounded Legitimate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Skillshare mafia?
- The Skillshare mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Skillshare and went on to found or lead other companies, including Terminal3, MindsDB, SkyLink, Mixy, Ritivel.
- Who is in the Skillshare mafia?
- Notable members include Malcolm Ong (Terminal3), Jorge Torres (MindsDB), Kush Maheshwari (SkyLink), Joe Kennedy (Mixy), Jonah Siegle (Mixy), Pavan Kalyan (a.k.a PK) Tankala (Ritivel), Matt Cooper (swing education), Stefan Gomez (Bop.fm), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Skillshare alumni found?
- Companies founded by Skillshare alumni include Terminal3, MindsDB, SkyLink, Mixy, Ritivel, swing education, Bop.fm, Legitimate.







