The Synthego Mafia
9 people came through Synthego and went on to found or lead other companies.
Drew OettingDirectorFounded 8Vc +1Nick ConleyAdvisor/InvestorFounded EpiBiome +1Scott NolanDirectorFounded General MatterHumberto EvansSoftware EngineerFounded CircuitLabFabian GerlinghausChief Innovation OfficerFounded CellaresOmar KurdiVP OperationsFounded CellaresKevin HoldenLead Scientific AdvisorFounded NV TherapeuticsJohn TanChief Operating OfficerFounded EditcoBrandon RiceDirector of Product, Functional GenomicsFounded Weave Bio
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Synthego mafia?
- The Synthego mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Synthego and went on to found or lead other companies, including 8Vc, EpiBiome, General Matter, CircuitLab, Cellares.
- Who is in the Synthego mafia?
- Notable members include Drew Oetting (8Vc), Nick Conley (EpiBiome), Scott Nolan (General Matter), Humberto Evans (CircuitLab), Fabian Gerlinghaus (Cellares), Omar Kurdi (Cellares), Kevin Holden (NV Therapeutics), John Tan (Editco), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Synthego alumni found?
- Companies founded by Synthego alumni include 8Vc, EpiBiome, General Matter, CircuitLab, Cellares, NV Therapeutics, Editco, Weave Bio.








