The Union College Mafia
21 people studied at Union College and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sam WhiteBAFounded NanoICE +2Mark JaffeBachelor of Science - BSFounded Prelert +1Brian GilmanBSFounded Perkinelmer +1Gary CohenBSFounded Automated Retail Technologies +1Jason PutortiComputer ScienceFounded VotizenRob IsraelBachelor of Science (BS)Founded LazzaromedScott GrimesBSEEFounded CardlyticsAdam SadilekExchangeFounded AIM Intelligent MachinesEllen MatloffBachelor's degreeFounded My Gene Counsel, LLCJim NotaroMaster of Health AdministrationFounded Ethicos HealthRuss SacksBSFounded Kythera LabsRichard S. Lazzaro, M.D.B.SFounded LazzaromedDylan WilksBSeFounded Orange PhotonicsJoel PollickBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Percent PledgeAndrew ElkwoodBachelor of MedicineFounded ArsahealthLOMBARDO JAKEBachelor of Science - BSFounded AnodyneMartin DoušekExchangeFounded Filuta AITing Pau OeiBachelor of Arts - BAFounded xMD DiagnosticsKaitlyn A. SuarezBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Terra WattsJon ResnickBachelor of Arts - BAFounded CertaraMarik HazanBachelor of Science (Computer Engineering)Founded FeltSense
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 NanoICE, Prelert, Perkinelmer, Automated Retail Technologies, Votizen.
- Who is in the Union College mafia?
- Notable members include Sam White (NanoICE), Mark Jaffe (Prelert), Brian Gilman (Perkinelmer), Gary Cohen (Automated Retail Technologies), Jason Putorti (Votizen), Rob Israel (Lazzaromed), Scott Grimes (Cardlytics), Adam Sadilek (AIM Intelligent Machines), among 21 tracked members.
- What companies did Union College alumni found?
- Companies founded by Union College alumni include NanoICE, Prelert, Perkinelmer, Automated Retail Technologies, Votizen, Lazzaromed, Cardlytics, AIM Intelligent Machines, My Gene Counsel, LLC, Ethicos Health.




















