The Texas Tech University Mafia
21 people studied at Texas Tech University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Eric RowellComputer ScienceFounded Y Combinator +3Michael GortonBSFounded Principal Solar +2Milton BoyerMaster of ScienceFounded SCA PharmaSukanta GangulyDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Click IPO HoldingsAaron CarverChemical Engineering with Highest HonorsFounded chrtRaphael AkinsipeBachelor's degreeFounded Social CrowdRupesh RaoMSFounded CogniSaaSJustin LawBSFounded FlexspaceGarry McIntoshMarketing/Marketing ManagementFounded Intiva TokenRobert CrossBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Revenue AnalyticsJules LairsonBSFounded Work&Kirk GroganBachelorsFounded TipHausNathan BellahFounded MenguinNaveen BishtMaster of ScienceFounded AkitraJ. Clay SellBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded X-energyRon HolifieldMaster's of Public AdministrationFounded Civic MarketplaceDavid BatemanIndustrial EngineeringFounded SiteProWesley DawsonArchitecture/Civil EngineeringFounded Wash42 VenturesJohnny RossB.S.Founded MedHabJohn D. McMahonFounded Door County BrewingBlake W. AugsburgerMSEEFounded LEA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Texas Tech University mafia?
- The Texas Tech University mafia is the network of 21 people who studied at Texas Tech University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Y Combinator, Principal Solar, SCA Pharma, Click IPO Holdings, chrt.
- Who is in the Texas Tech University mafia?
- Notable members include Eric Rowell (Y Combinator), Michael Gorton (Principal Solar), Milton Boyer (SCA Pharma), Sukanta Ganguly (Click IPO Holdings), Aaron Carver (chrt), Raphael Akinsipe (Social Crowd), Rupesh Rao (CogniSaaS), Justin Law (Flexspace), among 21 tracked members.
- What companies did Texas Tech University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Texas Tech University alumni include Y Combinator, Principal Solar, SCA Pharma, Click IPO Holdings, chrt, Social Crowd, CogniSaaS, Flexspace, Intiva Token, Revenue Analytics.


















