The Union College Mafia
21 people studied at Union College and went on to found or lead other companies.
Joel PollickBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Percent Pledge +1Mark JaffeBachelor of Science - BSFounded Prelert +1Brian GilmanBSFounded Perkinelmer +1Jason PutortiComputer ScienceFounded VotizenRob IsraelBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Lazzaro MedicalScott GrimesBSEEFounded CardlyticsAdam SadilekExchangeFounded Planetary-scale earthmovingEllen MatloffBachelor's degreeFounded My Gene Counsel, LLCTom BuiocchiBSEEFounded ServicechannelJim NotaroMaster of Health AdministrationFounded Ethicos HealthRuss SacksBSFounded Kythera LabsRichard S. Lazzaro, M.D.B.SFounded Lazzaro MedicalDylan WilksBSeFounded Orange PhotonicsAndrew ElkwoodBachelor of MedicineFounded ArsahealthLOMBARDO JAKEBachelor of Science - BSFounded AnodyneMartin DoušekExchangeFounded Filuta AISam WhiteBAFounded Promethean Power SystemsTing Pau OeiBachelor of Arts - BAFounded xMD DiagnosticsGary CohenBSFounded Retail Innovation Labs Inc. (Cova)Kaitlyn A. SuarezBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Terra WattsJon ResnickBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Certara
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Union College mafia?
- The Union College mafia is the network of 21 people who studied at Union College and went on to found or lead other companies, including Percent Pledge, Prelert, Perkinelmer, Votizen, Lazzaro Medical.
- Who is in the Union College mafia?
- Notable members include Joel Pollick (Percent Pledge), Mark Jaffe (Prelert), Brian Gilman (Perkinelmer), Jason Putorti (Votizen), Rob Israel (Lazzaro Medical), Scott Grimes (Cardlytics), Adam Sadilek (Planetary-scale earthmoving), Ellen Matloff (My Gene Counsel, LLC), among 21 tracked members.
- What companies did Union College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Union College alumni include Percent Pledge, Prelert, Perkinelmer, Votizen, Lazzaro Medical, Cardlytics, Planetary-scale earthmoving, My Gene Counsel, LLC, Servicechannel, Ethicos Health.



















