The University of Minnesota Duluth Mafia
8 people studied at University of Minnesota Duluth and went on to found or lead other companies.
Brian BispalaMechanical EngineeringFounded CrashPlan +1Robert EthierBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded Impact Science VenturesKristen DenzerMAFounded Tierra EncantadaKyle KingsleyBachelor of Science - BSFounded Vireo GrowthJacob BalmaBachelor’s DegreeFounded Maxwell LabsMelissa DanielsenBachelor of ArtsFounded JoshinMelanie FountaineBachelor of Science - BSFounded JoshinGarrett MoonBachelor of Fine ArtsFounded CoSchedule
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Minnesota Duluth mafia?
- The University of Minnesota Duluth mafia is the network of 8 people who studied at University of Minnesota Duluth and went on to found or lead other companies, including CrashPlan, Impact Science Ventures, Tierra Encantada, Vireo Growth, Maxwell Labs.
- Who is in the University of Minnesota Duluth mafia?
- Notable members include Brian Bispala (CrashPlan), Robert Ethier (Impact Science Ventures), Kristen Denzer (Tierra Encantada), Kyle Kingsley (Vireo Growth), Jacob Balma (Maxwell Labs), Melissa Danielsen (Joshin), Melanie Fountaine (Joshin), Garrett Moon (CoSchedule).
- What companies did University of Minnesota Duluth alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Minnesota Duluth alumni include CrashPlan, Impact Science Ventures, Tierra Encantada, Vireo Growth, Maxwell Labs, Joshin, CoSchedule.






