The University of Gothenburg Mafia
14 people studied at University of Gothenburg and went on to found or lead other companies.
Gustav von SydowMarketingFounded BurtintelligenceWill AhmedPhysiotherapyFounded WHOOPIvar SchmidtEconomics/Finance coursesFounded FrotcomDaniel NordhPhilosophyFounded Peg (formerly Paymobil)Marian KupculakExchange semesterFounded Sensible BiotechnologiesIsmail PelaseyedOrganic ChemistryFounded SuperagentChristian AndsbergEconomicsFounded AltcoinistThaher PelaseyedDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded MucolifeJörgen ThaungPhDFounded ProfundusZoran PopovicPh.D.Founded ProfundusCarlos GómezBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded VivlaNicolae PaladiBachelor of Science - BSFounded CanaryBitBörje HaraldssonMDFounded OncorenaRasmus GoksorMaster in LawsFounded Sekond
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Gothenburg mafia?
- The University of Gothenburg mafia is the network of 14 people who studied at University of Gothenburg and went on to found or lead other companies, including Burtintelligence, WHOOP, Frotcom, Peg (formerly Paymobil), Sensible Biotechnologies.
- Who is in the University of Gothenburg mafia?
- Notable members include Gustav von Sydow (Burtintelligence), Will Ahmed (WHOOP), Ivar Schmidt (Frotcom), Daniel Nordh (Peg (formerly Paymobil)), Marian Kupculak (Sensible Biotechnologies), Ismail Pelaseyed (Superagent), Christian Andsberg (Altcoinist), Thaher Pelaseyed (Mucolife), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Gothenburg alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Gothenburg alumni include Burtintelligence, WHOOP, Frotcom, Peg (formerly Paymobil), Sensible Biotechnologies, Superagent, Altcoinist, Mucolife, Profundus, Vivla.








