The Smartling Mafia
7 people came through Smartling and went on to found or lead other companies.
Kunal SardaVice President, Customer EngagementFounded Arya For Work +2Ben LernerMIT E-labFounded Espresso AI +1David PakmanBoard MemberFounded AppleBen BoyerBoard MemberFounded Honor PetJuliette SilvainInvestorFounded Cavall HoldingsJoseph AnsanelliInvestorFounded ThankfulSavinaDirector, Acquisition MarketingFounded Hone
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Smartling mafia?
- The Smartling mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Smartling and went on to found or lead other companies, including Arya For Work, Espresso AI, Apple, Honor Pet, Cavall Holdings.
- Who is in the Smartling mafia?
- Notable members include Kunal Sarda (Arya For Work), Ben Lerner (Espresso AI), David Pakman (Apple), Ben Boyer (Honor Pet), Juliette Silvain (Cavall Holdings), Joseph Ansanelli (Thankful), Savina (Hone).
- What companies did Smartling alumni found?
- Companies founded by Smartling alumni include Arya For Work, Espresso AI, Apple, Honor Pet, Cavall Holdings, Thankful, Hone.







