The University of Essex Mafia
9 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 NetworksChigo OkonkwoDr./Ph.DFounded Cubiq Technologies
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Essex mafia?
- The University of Essex mafia is the network of 9 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 9 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, Cubiq Technologies.





