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 +1Ryan O'HareBA HonsFounded Keypath Education +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 McStravickBSc Hons (1st Class Honours)Founded TeamfeepayCarol RossboroughLLBFounded EstherMark GilliganMaster of Science MScFounded WizsoHelen ReaveyBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Act & AcreJonny 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, Keypath Education, Esther, Budibase.
- Who is in the Ulster University mafia?
- Notable members include Lee Skillen (CloudSmith), Neil Macdonald (ThrIve CSR), Ryan O'Hare (Keypath Education), Richard Johnston (Esther), Martin McKeaveney (Budibase), Leona McAllister (Plotbox), Roger Carson (Encompass), Dan Crawford (Axial 3D), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did Ulster University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Ulster University alumni include CloudSmith, ThrIve CSR, Keypath Education, Esther, Budibase, Plotbox, Encompass, Axial 3D, Teamfeepay, Wizso.














