The Tools for Humanity Mafia
8 people came through Tools for Humanity and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sam AltmanChairmanFounded Loopt +2Alex BlaniaCEOFounded World +1Max NovendsternCo-founderFounded World +1Simeon GoolsbySenior Software Engineer, iOSFounded NasdiscWafa TaftazaniGlobal Business Strategy & OperationsFounded UpBanxEnde ShenResearch EngineerFounded TegoreShashwat KapoorSenior Analytics EngineerFounded MireyeTrevor TrainaChief Business OfficerFounded Kresus
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Tools for Humanity mafia?
- The Tools for Humanity mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Tools for Humanity and went on to found or lead other companies, including Loopt, World, Nasdisc, UpBanx, Tegore.
- Who is in the Tools for Humanity mafia?
- Notable members include Sam Altman (Loopt), Alex Blania (World), Max Novendstern (World), Simeon Goolsby (Nasdisc), Wafa Taftazani (UpBanx), Ende Shen (Tegore), Shashwat Kapoor (Mireye), Trevor Traina (Kresus).
- What companies did Tools for Humanity alumni found?
- Companies founded by Tools for Humanity alumni include Loopt, World, Nasdisc, UpBanx, Tegore, Mireye, Kresus.







