The University of North Dakota Mafia
15 people studied at University of North Dakota and went on to found or lead other companies.
Terri ZimmermanFounded Packet Digital +1Jeffrey AllanMaster'sFounded Echo RidgeStuart 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 of Aeronautical SciencesFounded 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 15 people who studied at University of North Dakota and went on to found or lead other companies, including Packet Digital, Echo Ridge, Bluetail, Aethero, DiaMedica Therapeutics.
- Who is in the University of North Dakota mafia?
- Notable members include Terri Zimmerman (Packet Digital), Jeffrey Allan (Echo Ridge), Stuart Illian (Bluetail), Matt Dunlevy (Aethero), Rick Pauls (DiaMedica Therapeutics), Kaleb Dschaak (Fenworks), Nestor Jaramillo, Jr. (Nuwellis), Nick Reinke (HabiTerre), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did University of North Dakota alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of North Dakota alumni include Packet Digital, Echo Ridge, Bluetail, Aethero, DiaMedica Therapeutics, Fenworks, Nuwellis, HabiTerre, Vireo Growth, Aclarion.












