The Tel Aviv University Mafia
398 people studied at Tel Aviv University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Yotam AterMSc CandidateFounded EmerixJacob RosenM.Sc.Founded Horizon Surgical SystemsNiv GoldenbergMScFounded Linx SecurityYaron ShavitMscFounded IntrapositionTomer GoshenM.ScFounded InsoundzEmil WinebrandMaster’s DegreeFounded InsoundzRami RicanatiMBAFounded RoojoomOfir ZilberbergBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded ARpalusColby Royal Tunick, PMPWinter Study AbroadFounded ReFocus AIDor LahavBachelor’s DegreeFounded InfiniGrowYariv GoberMaster of Executive Business Administration (MBA)Founded CoolvocAviram SharonMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded InthegameDror BashanBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded ProtalixGadi ShamiaEconomics and Accounting -- a dual degree programFounded Replicant
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Tel Aviv University mafia?
- The Tel Aviv University mafia is the network of 398 people who studied at Tel Aviv University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Emerix, Horizon Surgical Systems, Linx Security, Intraposition, Insoundz.
- Who is in the Tel Aviv University mafia?
- Notable members include Yotam Ater (Emerix), Jacob Rosen (Horizon Surgical Systems), Niv Goldenberg (Linx Security), Yaron Shavit (Intraposition), Tomer Goshen (Insoundz), Emil Winebrand (Insoundz), Rami Ricanati (Roojoom), Ofir Zilberberg (ARpalus), among 398 tracked members.
- What companies did Tel Aviv University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Tel Aviv University alumni include Emerix, Horizon Surgical Systems, Linx Security, Intraposition, Insoundz, Roojoom, ARpalus, ReFocus AI, InfiniGrow, Coolvoc.












