The University of Essex Mafia
16 people studied at University of Essex and went on to found or lead other companies.
Dušan DuffekMaster of Science (MSc)Founded 0100Ventures +2Andrew McColmMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Fusion Coolant SystemsBrian LowBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded KayaElliott ThompsonBSc Computer ScienceFounded ideate.xyzGideon EboseBachelor of Arts - BAFounded RulebaseDavide d'AtriBSc BSc (Hons)Founded SoundreefDavid HoggFounded WellfordGeorge ZervasMEng with DistinctionFounded Oriole NetworksAndrew BothamB.Sc. HonsFounded TestcardChigo OkonkwoMScFounded Cubiq TechnologiesLiz OwensMAFounded YwcautahDaniel FoggBAFounded InanimateSteve ThomsonBSc (hons)Founded ThreatAwareAnkit MehrotraUndergraduate DegreeFounded The Medical Travel CompanyKris VasiliauskasBachelor's degreeFounded STEAM AcademyDaniel von CanalBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Foodji
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Essex mafia?
- The University of Essex mafia is the network of 16 people who studied at University of Essex and went on to found or lead other companies, including 0100Ventures, Fusion Coolant Systems, Kaya, ideate.xyz, Rulebase.
- Who is in the University of Essex mafia?
- Notable members include Dušan Duffek (0100Ventures), Andrew McColm (Fusion Coolant Systems), Brian Low (Kaya), Elliott Thompson (ideate.xyz), Gideon Ebose (Rulebase), Davide d'Atri (Soundreef), David Hogg (Wellford), George Zervas (Oriole Networks), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Essex alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Essex alumni include 0100Ventures, Fusion Coolant Systems, Kaya, ideate.xyz, Rulebase, Soundreef, Wellford, Oriole Networks, Testcard, Cubiq Technologies.















