The SOAS University of London Mafia
17 people studied at SOAS University of London and went on to found or lead other companies.
Phil BrennanNear and Middle Eastern StudiesFounded Cinder Technologies, Inc. +2Alasdair ThongBA (Hons)Founded Ada Ventures +1Niyaz LaiqMSc Finance & DevelopmentFounded BetterbutterLorraine Kageni MainaInternational RelationsFounded PngmeHana ZaghloulBachelor of Laws (LLB)Founded DayraPavel GertsbergBA Politics and African StudiesFounded ClaimSortedTim HarleyMaster’s DegreeFounded OwnHomeCat JonesMaster of Science (MSc)Founded BywayDaniel NivernMScFounded Virtual Internship PartnersSyrine ChaalalaMaster's degreeFounded nextProteinEnda LeahyBA HonsFounded CourtsdeskFumiko InadaFoundation degree for Postgraduate StudiesFounded ビー・インフォマティカ (Bee Informatica)Steven BrandtMSc International Business AdministrationFounded CubeNexusDaniel WhiteMScFounded clean-cropPatrick SearleBAFounded GetcraftRose GoslingaMaster’s DegreeFounded PulaJohn WarburtonBAFounded Konsileo
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SOAS University of London mafia?
- The SOAS University of London mafia is the network of 17 people who studied at SOAS University of London and went on to found or lead other companies, including Cinder Technologies, Inc., Ada Ventures, Betterbutter, Pngme, Dayra.
- Who is in the SOAS University of London mafia?
- Notable members include Phil Brennan (Cinder Technologies, Inc.), Alasdair Thong (Ada Ventures), Niyaz Laiq (Betterbutter), Lorraine Kageni Maina (Pngme), Hana Zaghloul (Dayra), Pavel Gertsberg (ClaimSorted), Tim Harley (OwnHome), Cat Jones (Byway), among 17 tracked members.
- What companies did SOAS University of London alumni found?
- Companies founded by SOAS University of London alumni include Cinder Technologies, Inc., Ada Ventures, Betterbutter, Pngme, Dayra, ClaimSorted, OwnHome, Byway, Virtual Internship Partners, nextProtein.















