The University of Detroit Mercy Mafia
8 people studied at University of Detroit Mercy and went on to found or lead other companies.
Chris RiopelleMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Strive HealthParth KhannaDoctor of Law (JD)Founded ACTOGary MeyersMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Aktv8Milan PatelBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded PathogenDxWilliam Santana LiMBAFounded KnightscopeBernard A. FoxMSFounded UbivacPaul ToenjesBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded CuracollaborativeMark HaidarMaster of EngineeringFounded Class A
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Detroit Mercy mafia?
- The University of Detroit Mercy mafia is the network of 8 people who studied at University of Detroit Mercy and went on to found or lead other companies, including Strive Health, ACTO, Aktv8, PathogenDx, Knightscope.
- Who is in the University of Detroit Mercy mafia?
- Notable members include Chris Riopelle (Strive Health), Parth Khanna (ACTO), Gary Meyers (Aktv8), Milan Patel (PathogenDx), William Santana Li (Knightscope), Bernard A. Fox (Ubivac), Paul Toenjes (Curacollaborative), Mark Haidar (Class A).
- What companies did University of Detroit Mercy alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Detroit Mercy alumni include Strive Health, ACTO, Aktv8, PathogenDx, Knightscope, Ubivac, Curacollaborative, Class A.





