The University of Otago Mafia
14 people studied at University of Otago and went on to found or lead other companies.
Toby Hilliam (Skilton)Bachelor of Commerce - BComFounded Mutu +1Georgia RobertsonConjoint Bachelor's DegreesFounded HumanitixLachlan NixonBachelor's DegreeFounded CetogenixCully CavnessStudy AbroadFounded Crusoe EnergyLucy HowieBachelor’s DegreeFounded QuanTom BishopDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Feanix BiotechnologiesDan KnoxBCom(Hons) in Economics / LLB in LawFounded Science ExchangeAlex CornellLinguisticsFounded CocoonNico KlinglerStrategic Management and InnovationFounded VisoOllie CrushBAppScFounded Mint InnovationHamish McKenzieBachelor of Arts - BAFounded SubstackRachel CarrellBA (hons)Founded Koru KidsClaire PatersonBachelor of CommerceFounded GfactorTakahiro Miyasaka(exchange program)Founded 株式会社BONX
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Otago mafia?
- The University of Otago mafia is the network of 14 people who studied at University of Otago and went on to found or lead other companies, including Mutu, Humanitix, Cetogenix, Crusoe Energy, Quan.
- Who is in the University of Otago mafia?
- Notable members include Toby Hilliam (Skilton) (Mutu), Georgia Robertson (Humanitix), Lachlan Nixon (Cetogenix), Cully Cavness (Crusoe Energy), Lucy Howie (Quan), Tom Bishop (Feanix Biotechnologies), Dan Knox (Science Exchange), Alex Cornell (Cocoon), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Otago alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Otago alumni include Mutu, Humanitix, Cetogenix, Crusoe Energy, Quan, Feanix Biotechnologies, Science Exchange, Cocoon, Viso, Mint Innovation.



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