The Sourcefire Mafia
7 people came through Sourcefire and went on to found or lead other companies.
Michele PerryCMOFounded RelatientMike GordonBoard Observer/InvestorFounded MeritechcapitalAlfred HugerVice President, DevelopmentFounded Command ZeroPaul ValenteFounded Viso TrustWAYNE JACKSONCEOFounded SonatypeJOHN CZUPAKSenior Vice President, International & Business DevelopmentFounded ThreatQuotientJason BrvenikVP Security Strategy, Technology Research GroupFounded NSS Labs
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sourcefire mafia?
- The Sourcefire mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Sourcefire and went on to found or lead other companies, including Relatient, Meritechcapital, Command Zero, Viso Trust, Sonatype.
- Who is in the Sourcefire mafia?
- Notable members include Michele Perry (Relatient), Mike Gordon (Meritechcapital), Alfred Huger (Command Zero), Paul Valente (Viso Trust), WAYNE JACKSON (Sonatype), JOHN CZUPAK (ThreatQuotient), Jason Brvenik (NSS Labs).
- What companies did Sourcefire alumni found?
- Companies founded by Sourcefire alumni include Relatient, Meritechcapital, Command Zero, Viso Trust, Sonatype, ThreatQuotient, NSS Labs.





