The Starbucks Mafia
22 people came through Starbucks and went on to found or lead other companies.
Kelly SmithVice President, Digital Products - InternationalFounded Pitform +3Mike McNeilBaristaFounded Fleet Device Management Inc. +2Adam BrotmanChief Digital Officer and GM Digital VenturesFounded Forum3 +2Colette CourtionDirector of Starbucks Card and Customer LoyaltyFounded Joyluxinc +2Mesh GelmanStrategy ConsultantFounded Cumulus Coffee +1Marieke van IperenSenior Manager - Talent & Reward EMEAFounded GetsettlyHiroshi Sasakiγ’γ«γγ€γFounded Root IncChris CaveShift SupervisorFounded Pretty InstantCalvin LeGassickBaristaFounded CaptureAlex ZvanigaAssistant ManagerFounded Ruta HealthKevin BuiBaristaFounded Selera MedicalPhilip MengBaristaFounded ShepherdMariana CastilloBaristaFounded Ben & FrankAshok ShastryBaristaFounded DriveUSienna DanielManagerFounded EscalateAbby WatsonBaristaFounded Soundspace TechnologyAvni Patel ThompsonSenior Brand Manger - Americas Retail divisionFounded MiloLaura CloseCareer Consultant (Program Design, Speaker, Executive Coach)Founded IncludedKris Engskovevp, global business integrationFounded RIPPL CareAdam BrougherBaristaFounded FitzyTVJulian HearnMarketing ManagerFounded HuelNicholas SaizBaristaFounded Teradar
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Starbucks mafia?
- The Starbucks mafia is the network of 22 people who came through Starbucks and went on to found or lead other companies, including Pitform, Fleet Device Management Inc., Forum3, Joyluxinc, Cumulus Coffee.
- Who is in the Starbucks mafia?
- Notable members include Kelly Smith (Pitform), Mike McNeil (Fleet Device Management Inc.), Adam Brotman (Forum3), Colette Courtion (Joyluxinc), Mesh Gelman (Cumulus Coffee), Marieke van Iperen (Getsettly), Hiroshi Sasaki (Root Inc), Chris Cave (Pretty Instant), among 22 tracked members.
- What companies did Starbucks alumni found?
- Companies founded by Starbucks alumni include Pitform, Fleet Device Management Inc., Forum3, Joyluxinc, Cumulus Coffee, Getsettly, Root Inc, Pretty Instant, Capture, Ruta Health.