The Springer Mafia
9 people came through Springer and went on to found or lead other companies.
Amit MehtaAuthorFounded Amplifier HealthHarsha Vardhan KhurdulaPeer Reviewer (Volunteer)Founded InterfazeMatt CockerillManaging Director, BioMed CentralFounded ckbkJohnny HujolCo-Author of "Java For Bioinformatics and Biomedical Applications"Founded WOO SportsObi FeltenSupervisory Board MemberFounded Flourish LabsIvelisse SánchezEditor-In-ChiefFounded BiointaxisThomas FornerCFO / COO Springer Business Media (B2B-Division)Founded Focused EnergyDaniel KvakPeer ReviewerFounded CarebotPaul OhodnickiAssociate Editor, Journal of Electronic MaterialsFounded CorePower Magnetics
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Springer mafia?
- The Springer mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Springer and went on to found or lead other companies, including Amplifier Health, Interfaze, ckbk, WOO Sports, Flourish Labs.
- Who is in the Springer mafia?
- Notable members include Amit Mehta (Amplifier Health), Harsha Vardhan Khurdula (Interfaze), Matt Cockerill (ckbk), Johnny Hujol (WOO Sports), Obi Felten (Flourish Labs), Ivelisse Sánchez (Biointaxis), Thomas Forner (Focused Energy), Daniel Kvak (Carebot), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Springer alumni found?
- Companies founded by Springer alumni include Amplifier Health, Interfaze, ckbk, WOO Sports, Flourish Labs, Biointaxis, Focused Energy, Carebot, CorePower Magnetics.








