The University of Memphis Mafia
16 people studied at University of Memphis and went on to found or lead other companies.
Cotter CunninghamBAFounded RetailMeNot +1Kamal ShahBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Prophet Security +1Matías GathInternational BusinessFounded PulppoKarl SchledwitzDoctorate of JurisprudenceFounded MonogramMason KauffmanMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded US BiologicJOHN T TREACEBS, Psychology & BiologyFounded Treace Medical ConceptsJason TatgeMBAFounded FarmobileDavid NicholsBSMEFounded OrthobondEmily EdwardsBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Paradise SpreadsTyler StaffordMasters in FinanceFounded PanaceaDanny PaloBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesFounded Vital Records ControlAlexis Austin LitleB.A.Founded LexAxiomJohn BradfordExecutive MBAFounded Pet ScreeningReuben BrunsonBachelor of Fine Arts - BFAFounded Rocket FuelJosh SummittBSEEFounded OttoChris CarterHospitality Administration/ManagementFounded Porter Road
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Memphis mafia?
- The University of Memphis mafia is the network of 16 people who studied at University of Memphis and went on to found or lead other companies, including RetailMeNot, Prophet Security, Pulppo, Monogram, US Biologic.
- Who is in the University of Memphis mafia?
- Notable members include Cotter Cunningham (RetailMeNot), Kamal Shah (Prophet Security), Matías Gath (Pulppo), Karl Schledwitz (Monogram), Mason Kauffman (US Biologic), JOHN T TREACE (Treace Medical Concepts), Jason Tatge (Farmobile), David Nichols (Orthobond), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Memphis alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Memphis alumni include RetailMeNot, Prophet Security, Pulppo, Monogram, US Biologic, Treace Medical Concepts, Farmobile, Orthobond, Paradise Spreads, Panacea.













