The Teesside University Mafia
8 people studied at Teesside University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Dr Sean SimpsonBachelor of Science - BSFounded Ternary Energy +1Alan ShawBSc. (Hons)Founded Codexis +1Charly PolyComputer ScienceFounded DeferJohn WilliamsBSc (hons) 1stFounded AmplienceDominic EdmundsBA(Hons)Founded Planet WatchersRoger ArmsonCertificate in ManagementFounded Armada Technologies SeedCraig PetersonMBAFounded Growth Capital VenturesRiccardo FrezzatoBachelor of Arts In Business Finance And AccountingFounded ReHouseit-BeNewtral
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Teesside University mafia?
- The Teesside University mafia is the network of 8 people who studied at Teesside University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Ternary Energy, Codexis, Defer, Amplience, Planet Watchers.
- Who is in the Teesside University mafia?
- Notable members include Dr Sean Simpson (Ternary Energy), Alan Shaw (Codexis), Charly Poly (Defer), John Williams (Amplience), Dominic Edmunds (Planet Watchers), Roger Armson (Armada Technologies Seed), Craig Peterson (Growth Capital Ventures), Riccardo Frezzato (ReHouseit-BeNewtral).
- What companies did Teesside University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Teesside University alumni include Ternary Energy, Codexis, Defer, Amplience, Planet Watchers, Armada Technologies Seed, Growth Capital Ventures, ReHouseit-BeNewtral.







