Fundraising FoxThe University of Jyväskylä Mafia
18 people studied at University of Jyväskylä and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sasha RohachovaFounded Persimmon +1Jarkko DanskaMaster of Science (M.Sc.)Founded MidinvestAlen CvisicMAFounded TolaKristian RantaMScFounded Meru HealthJanne JuhalaComputer ScienceFounded LogmoreGiovanni IaccaPh.D.Founded Cyber DyneMarja TiirolaDoctor of PhilosophyFounded BiopsenseIlkka MäkitaloDigital MediaFounded HowspaceJanne JulkunenCorporate StrategyFounded TreonKarita Kinnunen-RaudaskoskiM.Sc.Founded PapticNiko PolvinenInformation Technology & EconomicsFounded LogmoreMatti JalasvuoriDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded PrecisionphageVita ValkaPsychology, semioticsFounded CamperguruOlli RundgrenMaster's degreeFounded Psyon GamesValtteri LahtiMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Psyon GamesTuomas MustonenM.Sc.Founded PapticRisto PyykkönenM.Sc. (Econ)Founded MonzuunMikko HentunenInformation system scienceFounded Planmark
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Jyväskylä mafia?
- The University of Jyväskylä mafia is the network of 18 people who studied at University of Jyväskylä and went on to found or lead other companies, including Persimmon, Midinvest, Tola, Meru Health, Logmore.
- Who is in the University of Jyväskylä mafia?
- Notable members include Sasha Rohachova (Persimmon), Jarkko Danska (Midinvest), Alen Cvisic (Tola), Kristian Ranta (Meru Health), Janne Juhala (Logmore), Giovanni Iacca (Cyber Dyne), Marja Tiirola (Biopsense), Ilkka Mäkitalo (Howspace), among 18 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Jyväskylä alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Jyväskylä alumni include Persimmon, Midinvest, Tola, Meru Health, Logmore, Cyber Dyne, Biopsense, Howspace, Treon, Paptic.