The University at Buffalo Mafia
15 people studied at University at Buffalo and went on to found or lead other companies.
Michael DAngeloBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Matroid +2Surojit ChatterjeeMSFounded Ema +1Kevin DunlapBachelors of ScienceFounded CalibrateMichael TerpinMFAFounded OpenCarbonGreg RublevBAFounded RunzyGeorge ChamounBAFounded SynacorMartin DizDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded TANGObuilderJuan AlemanDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded TANGObuilderPritika MehtaMaster's degreeFounded SockSohoAli NawabBSFounded AgentnoonNiranjan RavichandraBachelor's degreeFounded CedanaHenry KwanBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded IcarusRob PruzanBachelor of Science - BSFounded ZenbuTri VuBachelor’s DegreeFounded LumiusHariprasath ParthasarathyMaster of ScienceFounded 2by4
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University at Buffalo mafia?
- The University at Buffalo mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at University at Buffalo and went on to found or lead other companies, including Matroid, Ema, Calibrate, OpenCarbon, Runzy.
- Who is in the University at Buffalo mafia?
- Notable members include Michael DAngelo (Matroid), Surojit Chatterjee (Ema), Kevin Dunlap (Calibrate), Michael Terpin (OpenCarbon), Greg Rublev (Runzy), George Chamoun (Synacor), Martin Diz (TANGObuilder), Juan Aleman (TANGObuilder), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did University at Buffalo alumni found?
- Companies founded by University at Buffalo alumni include Matroid, Ema, Calibrate, OpenCarbon, Runzy, Synacor, TANGObuilder, SockSoho, Agentnoon, Cedana.





