The Tessian Mafia
10 people came through Tessian and went on to found or lead other companies.
Paul Sanglé-FerrièreProduct ManagerFounded Workflow +1Ramin SayarMember Board Of DirectorsFounded Sumo LogicScott SageSeed InvestorFounded CraneChris MansfieldGTM & ProductFounded GoodCourseMerlin KafkaProduct Manager (Enterprise AI)Founded RexBen FreemanUS GMFounded OmneaPiotr DabkowskiSoftware EngineerFounded ElevenLabsSam CoxArchitectFounded TracebitAndy SmithHead of EngineeringFounded TracebitTarkeshwar ThakurSenior Engineering ManagerFounded Drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Tessian mafia?
- The Tessian mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Tessian and went on to found or lead other companies, including Workflow, Sumo Logic, Crane, GoodCourse, Rex.
- Who is in the Tessian mafia?
- Notable members include Paul Sanglé-Ferrière (Workflow), Ramin Sayar (Sumo Logic), Scott Sage (Crane), Chris Mansfield (GoodCourse), Merlin Kafka (Rex), Ben Freeman (Omnea), Piotr Dabkowski (ElevenLabs), Sam Cox (Tracebit), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Tessian alumni found?
- Companies founded by Tessian alumni include Workflow, Sumo Logic, Crane, GoodCourse, Rex, Omnea, ElevenLabs, Tracebit, Drivetrain.








