The University of Houston Mafia
31 people studied at University of Houston and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ken HorneMaster of Industrial EngineeringFounded Guidehouse +1Matt MullenwegFounded Automattic +1Paulo MartinsComputer ScienceFounded Arena +1Robert McBrideDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Felix Biotechnology +1Eric IngramMaster's degree (incomplete)Founded Scout Space +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 SourceDayCrystal 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 SurfacesSilvina MoschiniMastersFounded UnicoinPhil SitterFounded RepeatmdRob GabelBSFounded Tubular Video analytics platformMichael W. WellmanGraduate StudiesFounded Virgil SecurityR.A. Session IIDBAFounded Taysha Gene TherapiesNeil C. ThaparPharm.D.Founded Barricade TherapeuticsAlex PavloffBSFounded AugmntrDalton AllenB.S.Founded UpcycledfoodsRavi RamachandranPh.D.Founded Peer AI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Houston mafia?
- The University of Houston mafia is the network of 31 people who studied at University of Houston and went on to found or lead other companies, including Guidehouse, Automattic, Arena, Felix Biotechnology, Scout Space.
- Who is in the University of Houston mafia?
- Notable members include Ken Horne (Guidehouse), Matt Mullenweg (Automattic), Paulo Martins (Arena), Robert McBride (Felix Biotechnology), Eric Ingram (Scout Space), Rob Meyerson (Interlune), Emily Leproust (Twist Bioscience), Bruce Broussard (Usoncology), among 31 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Houston alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Houston alumni include Guidehouse, Automattic, Arena, Felix Biotechnology, Scout Space, Interlune, Twist Bioscience, Usoncology, Vital Proteins, Orbit Genomics.