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56 people studied at University of Houston and went on to found or lead other companies.
Alex SmithDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded TYBR Health +2Matt MullenwegFounded Automattic +1Paulo MartinsComputer ScienceFounded Arena +1Robert McBrideDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Felix Biotechnology +1Nicolaus RadfordDoctorate in Business AdministrationFounded Persona AI +1Eric IngramMaster's degree (incomplete)Founded Scout Space +1Rob MeyersonMasters in Industrial EngineeringFounded InterluneEmily LeproustPhDFounded Twist BioscienceDavid SchwartzElectrical EngineeringFounded Ripple LabsBruce 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 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 SurfacesSean EastonMBAFounded WastelinqSilvina MoschiniMastersFounded UnicoinPhil SitterFounded RepeatmdRob GabelBSFounded Tubular Video analytics platformFathi KarouiaPhDFounded ELAB4 SpaceDustin OlsonMastersFounded PurecycleScott ChasinComputer ScienceFounded Pax8MARIAM SORONDMaster of Engineering - MEngFounded NextnavMichael W. WellmanGraduate StudiesFounded Virgil SecurityAlex ChandyMSFounded 2DA AnalyticsR.A. Session IIDBAFounded Taysha Gene TherapiesNeil C. ThaparPharm.D.Founded Barricade TherapeuticsRod MathewsFounded TeamDynamixAlex PavloffBSFounded AugmntrJohn ParkDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Allegro OphthalmicsKhalid A. MuslihMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded ManchesterenergyDalton AllenB.S.Founded UpcycledfoodsRavi RamachandranPh.D.Founded Peer AICheryl ChapmanDoctor of OptometryFounded Peeq IndustriesJon BrewtonMaster of Science (M.Sc.)Founded Data Squared USAGautham SastriHistoryFounded UnCognitoAdrian VuykBSMEFounded Steadfast Technology InvestmentsChristine IzuakorB.S.Founded Cyber Pop-upFatih AyMaster's degreeFounded HarmonytxAaron WarrenAdvertising & PRFounded RisegameSashi GunturuProject Management Certification ProgramFounded PetrabytesIvan LiadiDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded ColdspaceKaiwan BharuchaMastersFounded DeepIQAndyshea SaberioonMaster's degreeFounded PledgeCentsBianca WinslowBachelor’s DegreeFounded Actively BlackAndrew DelphaMSFounded ScribleOrlando J. ZayasBachelorsFounded KatapultAmmar AlaliBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Strataphy
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Houston mafia?
- The University of Houston mafia is the network of 56 people who studied at University of Houston and went on to found or lead other companies, including TYBR Health, Automattic, Arena, Felix Biotechnology, Persona AI.
- Who is in the University of Houston mafia?
- Notable members include Alex Smith (TYBR Health), Matt Mullenweg (Automattic), Paulo Martins (Arena), Robert McBride (Felix Biotechnology), Nicolaus Radford (Persona AI), Eric Ingram (Scout Space), Rob Meyerson (Interlune), Emily Leproust (Twist Bioscience), among 56 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Houston alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Houston alumni include TYBR Health, Automattic, Arena, Felix Biotechnology, Persona AI, Scout Space, Interlune, Twist Bioscience, Ripple Labs, Usoncology.