The The University of Waikato Mafia
20 people studied at The University of Waikato and went on to found or lead other companies.
Paul HunkinMaster of Philosophy - MPhilFounded Quacks +1Anne FultonMSocSciFounded SilkRoad Technology +1Phil L'HuillierMBA (with distinction)Founded Scancell Holdings Plc +1Brent OgilvieBachelor of ScienceFounded Pacific ChannelAlyona MedelyanPhDFounded ThematicNic LaneBachelor's DegreeFounded FlowerJamie FrewBachelor of Industrial Relations and Organisational PsychologyFounded CarepatronTrevor StuthridgeM.Sc.(Hons)Founded CetogenixPawan ShresthaMasters (First Class Honours)Founded AllFocal Optics - companyKris SebroPost Graduate CertificateFounded Last MyleDaniel CrespiPost Graduate,Founded GoodtelDan BullMSc Research MLFounded ScanabullAnne-Marie SuttonBachelor of Management Studies (First Class Honors)Founded NXPCraig KearneyBMSFounded VitacoGuy EadyBachelor’s DegreeFounded BeGroupAnvil Serg BañezBachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons))Founded Dennisson TechnologiesAnna HenwoodBachelor of Communication Studies & PGDip MarketingFounded StickybeakChristopher YeoBCMSFounded SentientGrant JohnsonBMS (Hons)Founded RocketsparkSadia IslamMaster of Business Management - MBMFounded Nashrr
Frequently asked questions
- What is the The University of Waikato mafia?
- The The University of Waikato mafia is the network of 20 people who studied at The University of Waikato and went on to found or lead other companies, including Quacks, SilkRoad Technology, Scancell Holdings Plc, Pacific Channel, Thematic.
- Who is in the The University of Waikato mafia?
- Notable members include Paul Hunkin (Quacks), Anne Fulton (SilkRoad Technology), Phil L'Huillier (Scancell Holdings Plc), Brent Ogilvie (Pacific Channel), Alyona Medelyan (Thematic), Nic Lane (Flower), Jamie Frew (Carepatron), Trevor Stuthridge (Cetogenix), among 20 tracked members.
- What companies did The University of Waikato alumni found?
- Companies founded by The University of Waikato alumni include Quacks, SilkRoad Technology, Scancell Holdings Plc, Pacific Channel, Thematic, Flower, Carepatron, Cetogenix, AllFocal Optics - company, Last Myle.



















