The Syracuse University Mafia
15 people studied at Syracuse University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Kirthiga ReddyM.S.Founded Optimizegeo +1Scott SobelBachelor of ScienceFounded OlistMichael TerpinBA (dual degree)Founded OpenCarbonDrew KovenB.S. Whitman School of ManagementFounded The Beach PeopleKetan SampatMSFounded CafeGiveStephen MarshBSFounded SmarshBrian PowersBSFounded PowderkegMichael KatzBSFounded mParticleAlec EllinBachelor's degreeFounded LayloMichael FiedelBachelor of ArtsFounded PolicyFlyMJ KimBachelor of Science (BS)Founded AYC FundAlex LanzoniBachelor’s DegreeFounded StuddyAshi DissanayakeBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Spaceium IncMaki PotamianosNumbers and MoneyFounded PlutoJesse PickardBachelor’s DegreeFounded The Mind Company
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Syracuse University mafia?
- The Syracuse University mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at Syracuse University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Optimizegeo, Olist, OpenCarbon, The Beach People, CafeGive.
- Who is in the Syracuse University mafia?
- Notable members include Kirthiga Reddy (Optimizegeo), Scott Sobel (Olist), Michael Terpin (OpenCarbon), Drew Koven (The Beach People), Ketan Sampat (CafeGive), Stephen Marsh (Smarsh), Brian Powers (Powderkeg), Michael Katz (mParticle), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did Syracuse University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Syracuse University alumni include Optimizegeo, Olist, OpenCarbon, The Beach People, CafeGive, Smarsh, Powderkeg, mParticle, Laylo, PolicyFly.








