The University of Illinois Chicago Mafia
20 people studied at University of Illinois Chicago and went on to found or lead other companies.
Lyle BerkowitzMDFounded Apollo Health +1Anshul SadanaMSFounded NexthopPaul BurtonBAFounded Akan BiosciencesBetsy ForeBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)Founded Tiny OrganicsDave MessinaBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Cofactor GenomicsHaven AllenBachelor of ArtsFounded mHUBVincent PribbleBachelor of Science - BSFounded Micro MeatSneh PatelFounded Delfino AIYaman ZiadehBachelor of Science - BSFounded PanaceaAidan WilliamsBachelor of Science - BSFounded Maquoketa ResearchSatish MovvaBAFounded CarepredictEddy MejiaBachelor's degreeFounded EarnestChris LiMaster's degreeFounded Ava ProtocolVikram VuppalaMSFounded NephroplusErika La PlanteDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded EquaticXin ChenDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded EquaticHenry PeterM.SFounded UshurDr Kashyap ShethClerkshipFounded NucleonRaymond KaminskiBachelor of Science (BS)Founded ibbleAlexander UrbanskiMaster of Science - MSFounded Ultrasonium
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Illinois Chicago mafia?
- The University of Illinois Chicago mafia is the network of 20 people who studied at University of Illinois Chicago and went on to found or lead other companies, including Apollo Health, Nexthop, Akan Biosciences, Tiny Organics, Cofactor Genomics.
- Who is in the University of Illinois Chicago mafia?
- Notable members include Lyle Berkowitz (Apollo Health), Anshul Sadana (Nexthop), Paul Burton (Akan Biosciences), Betsy Fore (Tiny Organics), Dave Messina (Cofactor Genomics), Haven Allen (mHUB), Vincent Pribble (Micro Meat), Sneh Patel (Delfino AI), among 20 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Illinois Chicago alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Illinois Chicago alumni include Apollo Health, Nexthop, Akan Biosciences, Tiny Organics, Cofactor Genomics, mHUB, Micro Meat, Delfino AI, Panacea, Maquoketa Research.













