The University of Houston Mafia
20 people studied at University of Houston and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ken HorneMaster of Industrial EngineeringFounded Guidehouse +1Matt MullenwegFounded Automattic +1Rob MeyersonMasters in Industrial EngineeringFounded InterluneEmily LeproustPhDFounded Twist BioscienceBruce BroussardMBAFounded UsoncologyKurt SeidenstickerGraduate StudiesFounded Vital ProteinsDede WillisExecutive MBAFounded Orbit GenomicsChris HowardElectrical EngineeringFounded SofteqHien KaplanBachelor’s DegreeFounded Function of BeautyBala RajaDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Clip HealthAndrew PatersonDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Clip HealthAlex SmithDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded TYBR HealthJeff CavinsElectrical and Electronics EngineeringFounded OutdoorsyClint McReeBusinessFounded SourceDayPaulo MartinsComputer ScienceFounded ArenaCrystal AdesanyaBachelor of Science (BS)Founded KiiraDipesh DesaiMaster of Business AdministrationFounded BillTrimSri GotetiM.S.Founded FinmktRavi BhoguMaster of Science - MSFounded Monitra HealthShiv BhaktaBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Active Surfaces
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Houston mafia?
- The University of Houston mafia is the network of 20 people who studied at University of Houston and went on to found or lead other companies, including Guidehouse, Automattic, Interlune, Twist Bioscience, Usoncology.
- Who is in the University of Houston mafia?
- Notable members include Ken Horne (Guidehouse), Matt Mullenweg (Automattic), Rob Meyerson (Interlune), Emily Leproust (Twist Bioscience), Bruce Broussard (Usoncology), Kurt Seidensticker (Vital Proteins), Dede Willis (Orbit Genomics), Chris Howard (Softeq), among 20 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Houston alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Houston alumni include Guidehouse, Automattic, Interlune, Twist Bioscience, Usoncology, Vital Proteins, Orbit Genomics, Softeq, Function of Beauty, Clip Health.