The Traba Mafia
9 people came through Traba and went on to found or lead other companies.
Daanish KhaziAgentsFounded Paper Instruments +1Luke ButtonGeneral ManagerFounded Hedge +1Jason WangSoftware EngineerFounded Lark +1Gavin BainsSenior Software EngineerFounded Paper InstrumentsJoseph BesgenSenior Software EngineerFounded Paper InstrumentsJames ChenStrategy & OperationsFounded FernstoneLuke RosaStrategic PartnershipsFounded HedgeMaceo Cardinale KwikSoftware EngineerFounded E1OAnurag ChoudharySenior Software Engineer and Engineering Product LeadFounded Riffle
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Traba mafia?
- The Traba mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Traba and went on to found or lead other companies, including Paper Instruments, Hedge, Lark, Fernstone, E1O.
- Who is in the Traba mafia?
- Notable members include Daanish Khazi (Paper Instruments), Luke Button (Hedge), Jason Wang (Lark), Gavin Bains (Paper Instruments), Joseph Besgen (Paper Instruments), James Chen (Fernstone), Luke Rosa (Hedge), Maceo Cardinale Kwik (E1O), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Traba alumni found?
- Companies founded by Traba alumni include Paper Instruments, Hedge, Lark, Fernstone, E1O, Riffle.









