The TU Dortmund University Mafia
8 people studied at TU Dortmund University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Lars ButtlerMaster’s DegreeFounded Aifoundation +1Daniel WeinandComputer ScienceFounded ShopifyJulian LechnerDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded RexJonas SurmannDropped outFounded TRUSTBYTESJohannes HagemannBachelor of Science - BSFounded Prime IntellectOihana ElizaldeFounded P2 Science, IncThorsten TrappComputer Science, BiologyFounded TyntecLucy GeppertBachelor of Science - BSFounded NUR ACTIVE
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TU Dortmund University mafia?
- The TU Dortmund University mafia is the network of 8 people who studied at TU Dortmund University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Aifoundation, Shopify, Rex, TRUSTBYTES, Prime Intellect.
- Who is in the TU Dortmund University mafia?
- Notable members include Lars Buttler (Aifoundation), Daniel Weinand (Shopify), Julian Lechner (Rex), Jonas Surmann (TRUSTBYTES), Johannes Hagemann (Prime Intellect), Oihana Elizalde (P2 Science, Inc), Thorsten Trapp (Tyntec), Lucy Geppert (NUR ACTIVE).
- What companies did TU Dortmund University alumni found?
- Companies founded by TU Dortmund University alumni include Aifoundation, Shopify, Rex, TRUSTBYTES, Prime Intellect, P2 Science, Inc, Tyntec, NUR ACTIVE.







