The Stockholm University Mafia
10 people studied at Stockholm University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Victor JacobssonPhilosophyFounded KlarnaJohannes SchildtMSc DropoutFounded KryFredrik ArviusLawFounded InsightMeSara WimmercranzFounded FootwayDave MessinaDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Cofactor GenomicsTatiana ShalalvandMaster program in Consumer and Business MarketingFounded Marshall GroupOla WibergHistory of Ideas - Department of Culture and AestheticsFounded OWNYTamas GorbeDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Menten AIPorsev AslanResearch School / ForskningsskolanFounded OpenrollLukasz ReszczynskiStandalone coursesFounded Pango
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Stockholm University mafia?
- The Stockholm University mafia is the network of 10 people who studied at Stockholm University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Klarna, Kry, InsightMe, Footway, Cofactor Genomics.
- Who is in the Stockholm University mafia?
- Notable members include Victor Jacobsson (Klarna), Johannes Schildt (Kry), Fredrik Arvius (InsightMe), Sara Wimmercranz (Footway), Dave Messina (Cofactor Genomics), Tatiana Shalalvand (Marshall Group), Ola Wiberg (OWNY), Tamas Gorbe (Menten AI), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Stockholm University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Stockholm University alumni include Klarna, Kry, InsightMe, Footway, Cofactor Genomics, Marshall Group, OWNY, Menten AI, Openroll, Pango.




