Who is in the UC Santa Barbara mafia?

Notable members include David Pain (Fabric8Labs), Matthew Lee (Spiritus Technologies), Sheena Menezes (Simple HealthKit), Michael Strohecker (Luxcreo), Adrian Wons (Senken), Andre Durand (Ping Identity), Jonathan Chester (BitWage), Elina Berglund Scherwitzl (Natural Cycles), among 228 tracked members.

What companies did UC Santa Barbara alumni found?

Companies founded by UC Santa Barbara alumni include Fabric8Labs, Spiritus Technologies, Simple HealthKit, Luxcreo, Senken, Ping Identity, BitWage, Natural Cycles, ProVerum, UbiQD.

The UC Santa Barbara Mafia

228 people studied at UC Santa Barbara and went on to found or lead other companies.

David PainTechnology Entrepreneurship CertificateFounded Fabric8Labs Matthew LeeBachelor of Science - BSFounded Spiritus Technologies Sheena MenezesPhDFounded Simple HealthKit Michael StroheckerBSFounded Luxcreo Adrian WonsMechanical EngineeringFounded Senken Andre DurandBAFounded Ping Identity Jonathan ChesterBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded BitWage Elina Berglund ScherwitzlExchange year for the Masters degreeFounded Natural Cycles Ríona Ní GhriallaisDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded ProVerum Hunter McDanielBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded UbiQD Ping WuPh.D.Founded Cresta Greg CarrollBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Clinnexus Niji SabharwalBachelor of ArtsFounded Agentsync Erin LevineB.A.Founded HelloDivorce Joe de RutteBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Partillion Daniel NurmiPhDFounded Anchore Jonathan ShooshaniBachelor of Arts (BA) in CommunicationFounded JOON Al ReyBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Sentra Andrew BergBAFounded Sketchy Kevin EspirituBusiness EconomicsFounded Epicgardening Jason VegoBachelor's degreeFounded Bevz Paul LeutheuserFounded Applied Electrodynamics, Inc.Michael ScatterdayBAFounded Fletch Grace GareyBachelor of ArtsFounded Watsi Grenard MadrigalBAFounded RocketLit Gabriel LopezBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Synvivia Brandon ShinBiopsychologyFounded Polymail Mike NasonBachelor’s DegreeFounded Narrator Nader KhalilComputer EngineeringFounded Paneau Soham TikekarBachelor of Science - BSFounded LeadBeam Chad SpenskyPh.D.Founded Allthenticate Jesse SteinBAFounded Hermetic AI Susanne SomervilleBS. EngFounded Chronicled Christian ReillyBSMEFounded Mednition Joseph TapiroBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Bevz David Van SickleBAFounded Propeller Sam GreenDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Cambrian Ben RobertsB.A.Founded Codon Learning Mason DykstraPhDFounded MinersAI Julio GarciaBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Tekkers Rishi MathewMSFounded Keepe Ali BauerleinBAFounded Inogen Kavitta GhaiBachelor’s DegreeFounded Nectir Applied AI Stefan BaderBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Cello Jackie BonaFounded Valora Jason RandallBAFounded Appfolio Rory HancockBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)Founded Vidapp Patrick VlaskovitsMaster of Arts - MAFounded Superpowered Todd PetersonMaster of Arts (M.A.)Founded Aizentx Dave PicklesBachelor of Science (BS)Founded The Trade Desk Yuri SudhakarB.A.Founded Nudj Health Andrew RynhardBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Sidero Labs Richard DorshowDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded MediBeacon Inc.Patrick JohnsonPhDFounded Sydnexis Mike WellerBachelor of ArtsFounded K4Connect Orn AlmarssonDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Axelyf Shaun R. BagaiBachelor's DegreeFounded Renovo Rx Brett WhiteBAFounded Weave Andrew BeallPh.D.Founded WorldViz Theresa JankeBachelor of Science (BS)Founded 4D Molecular Therapeutics Aaron HalimiBAFounded Renewable Properties Mark FriedlDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded TellusLabs Franz GarsombkeBSFounded Rachio John H. FordBAFounded Netpulse Noelle MullinBAFounded Prellis Ron ChiarelloBachelor of Science - BSFounded Alveo Render DahiyaKinko’s Executive ProgramFounded Arroweye Matt HendricksonBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Ascendify Christopher HornorBAFounded Powerhive Cory IsaacsonBAFounded reThought Ben GreenBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Givingli Marty KaganBAFounded Hydrolix Daniel RudmanBachelors of ScienceFounded Prodly Wenbin JiangPhDFounded Cytek Biosciences Thomas ButlerMSFounded Biomea Fusion Anand GuptaMSFounded Altimate Inc Gina ChapmanBachelor of Arts (B.A.) with HonorsFounded CARGO Therapeutics Carl ThornerMaster of ScienceFounded Zembula Luis E. BlancoDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Diatech Patrick ThévozMScFounded Flyability Joseph TomsBSFounded Applied Data Finance Nhat VuPh.D.Founded Pumpkinseed Gregg WeissteinFounded BloomNation Sieva KozinskyBachelor of ArtsFounded Enduring ventures Shyam NatarajanBSFounded Avenda Health Richard ArtoulBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded WarpStream Christopher GleasonBAFounded Moximed Brandon BootsBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Rx Redefined Tim ParrGeographyFounded Caddis Mick EbelingBAFounded Hunger Not Impossible, Inc.Brian LoveraBachelor of Engineering (BEng)Founded Kabatafitness Elad SternB.SFounded Odeeo Honglei LiuDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Tofu Naveen BishtPh.D. ProgramFounded Akitra Matt SniderNONEFounded Votizen Gary EpperBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Boon

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Frequently asked questions

What is the UC Santa Barbara mafia?: The UC Santa Barbara mafia is the network of 228 people who studied at UC Santa Barbara and went on to found or lead other companies, including Fabric8Labs, Spiritus Technologies, Simple HealthKit, Luxcreo, Senken.
Who is in the UC Santa Barbara mafia?: Notable members include David Pain (Fabric8Labs), Matthew Lee (Spiritus Technologies), Sheena Menezes (Simple HealthKit), Michael Strohecker (Luxcreo), Adrian Wons (Senken), Andre Durand (Ping Identity), Jonathan Chester (BitWage), Elina Berglund Scherwitzl (Natural Cycles), among 228 tracked members.
What companies did UC Santa Barbara alumni found?: Companies founded by UC Santa Barbara alumni include Fabric8Labs, Spiritus Technologies, Simple HealthKit, Luxcreo, Senken, Ping Identity, BitWage, Natural Cycles, ProVerum, UbiQD.