The Ulster University Mafia
15 people studied at Ulster University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Lee SkillenBEng (Hon.)Founded CloudSmith +1Neil MacdonaldMaster of Science (MSc)Founded ThrIve CSR +1Richard JohnstonMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Esther +1Martin McKeaveneyEngineer's DegreeFounded BudibaseLeona McAllisterBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded PlotboxRoger CarsonBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Founded EncompassDan CrawfordBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Axial 3DLiam McStravickMA MarketingFounded TeamfeepayCarol RossboroughLLBFounded EstherMark GilliganB.Eng.Founded WizsoHelen ReaveyBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Act & AcreRyan O'HareBA HonsFounded Keypath Education InternationalJonny CampbellBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded ForesightSeb RobertBachelor of ArtsFounded GophrSiobhan DonaghyMasters of Business AdministrationFounded Modern D square
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ulster University mafia?
- The Ulster University mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at Ulster University and went on to found or lead other companies, including CloudSmith, ThrIve CSR, Esther, Budibase, Plotbox.
- Who is in the Ulster University mafia?
- Notable members include Lee Skillen (CloudSmith), Neil Macdonald (ThrIve CSR), Richard Johnston (Esther), Martin McKeaveney (Budibase), Leona McAllister (Plotbox), Roger Carson (Encompass), Dan Crawford (Axial 3D), Liam McStravick (Teamfeepay), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did Ulster University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ulster University alumni include CloudSmith, ThrIve CSR, Esther, Budibase, Plotbox, Encompass, Axial 3D, Teamfeepay, Wizso, Act & Acre.













