The University of North Dakota Mafia
14 people studied at University of North Dakota and went on to found or lead other companies.
Terri ZimmermanFounded Packet Digital +1Stuart IllianAviationFounded BluetailMatt DunlevyBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded AetheroRick PaulsMBAFounded DiaMedica TherapeuticsKaleb DschaakBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded FenworksNestor Jaramillo, Jr.BSFounded NuwellisNick ReinkeBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded HabiTerreAmber ShimpaBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Founded Vireo GrowthBrent NessBS MarketingFounded AclarionMichael A. VolkBachelor of ScienceFounded Reven PharmaceuticalsSarnen SteinbarthBachelor's degreeFounded Turbo TenantAndrew DagaFounded Momentum DynamicsJason KillingsBSFounded LeadvoltEvey CormicanBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Visionary Training Resources
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of North Dakota mafia?
- The University of North Dakota mafia is the network of 14 people who studied at University of North Dakota and went on to found or lead other companies, including Packet Digital, Bluetail, Aethero, DiaMedica Therapeutics, Fenworks.
- Who is in the University of North Dakota mafia?
- Notable members include Terri Zimmerman (Packet Digital), Stuart Illian (Bluetail), Matt Dunlevy (Aethero), Rick Pauls (DiaMedica Therapeutics), Kaleb Dschaak (Fenworks), Nestor Jaramillo, Jr. (Nuwellis), Nick Reinke (HabiTerre), Amber Shimpa (Vireo Growth), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did University of North Dakota alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of North Dakota alumni include Packet Digital, Bluetail, Aethero, DiaMedica Therapeutics, Fenworks, Nuwellis, HabiTerre, Vireo Growth, Aclarion, Reven Pharmaceuticals.











