The University of Oulu Mafia
11 people studied at University of Oulu and went on to found or lead other companies.
Reid HoffmanHonorary DoctorFounded LinkedIn +2Uğur KanerMastersFounded Collective Hub +2Juho RiskuM.Sc.Founded ButterflyMikko PerttunenM.Sc.Founded IndoorAtlasJanne HaverinenMaster of Science (MS)Founded IndoorAtlasAntti LiljaM.Sc.Founded CreoirJaakko MattilaMscFounded CreoirToni LeinonenMaster of ScienceFounded HaltianJuho KallioFounded IPRallyKristian TryggvasonMaster of Science (MSc)Founded BioLaminaPetr JahnApplied mechanicsFounded Sprayvision
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Oulu mafia?
- The University of Oulu mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at University of Oulu and went on to found or lead other companies, including LinkedIn, Collective Hub, Butterfly, IndoorAtlas, Creoir.
- Who is in the University of Oulu mafia?
- Notable members include Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Uğur Kaner (Collective Hub), Juho Risku (Butterfly), Mikko Perttunen (IndoorAtlas), Janne Haverinen (IndoorAtlas), Antti Lilja (Creoir), Jaakko Mattila (Creoir), Toni Leinonen (Haltian), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Oulu alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Oulu alumni include LinkedIn, Collective Hub, Butterfly, IndoorAtlas, Creoir, Haltian, IPRally, BioLamina, Sprayvision.







