The University of Ottawa Mafia
18 people studied at University of Ottawa and went on to found or lead other companies.
Lihang NongBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded Picospray +1Matt GoldenLLB/MBAFounded Golden VenturesJan Christopher ArpCommerceFounded Holt XchangeChristophe BaviereMBAFounded EurazeoDavid HaddadB.Eng. (Honors)Founded SuperscoutJean-François BouchardLL.LFounded SidleeEdouard HarrisBachelor’s DegreeFounded SharpestMindsVincent LamMBAFounded Matidor.comKarl ClementBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)Founded Squire.aiMoktar YusufBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)Founded PactimaJoel KapongoBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) & Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded PactimaDaniel CampionBusiness ManagementFounded SitennaAshi DissanayakeMaster of Engineering - MEngFounded Spaceium IncReza FetanatBachelor of Applied Science - BAScFounded Spaceium IncZaid QureshiBachelor of Applied Science - BAScFounded Uplift AIDwarak Govind ParthibanMaster's degreeFounded s2.devFaizaan ChishtieBachelor of Applied ScienceFounded MinicorSaheed AkinbileBachelor of Applied Science - BAScFounded Minicor
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Ottawa mafia?
- The University of Ottawa mafia is the network of 18 people who studied at University of Ottawa and went on to found or lead other companies, including Picospray, Golden Ventures, Holt Xchange, Eurazeo, Superscout.
- Who is in the University of Ottawa mafia?
- Notable members include Lihang Nong (Picospray), Matt Golden (Golden Ventures), Jan Christopher Arp (Holt Xchange), Christophe Baviere (Eurazeo), David Haddad (Superscout), Jean-François Bouchard (Sidlee), Edouard Harris (SharpestMinds), Vincent Lam (Matidor.com), among 18 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Ottawa alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Ottawa alumni include Picospray, Golden Ventures, Holt Xchange, Eurazeo, Superscout, Sidlee, SharpestMinds, Matidor.com, Squire.ai, Pactima.




