The University of Reading Mafia
12 people studied at University of Reading and went on to found or lead other companies.
Thorbjørn RønjeM.ScFounded Risika +1Elona Mortimer-ZhikaBA HonoursFounded MavenirSteve MelhuishDiploma in MarketingFounded PropertyguruPeter KecskemethyBScFounded KheironYele OyekolaBachelor of Arts - BAFounded DuploSimon RandallBachelor’s DegreeFounded PimlocJames CliftonBA HonsFounded CultivoKhiara MiaBachelor of Laws (LLB)Founded Meals In Minutes, MIMJohn TerryBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded NeuronosticsTimothy BrownstoneBSc HonsFounded KymiraSteve SwiokloDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Atelerix SeedJames TaylorBachelor of Science - BSFounded Particular Audience
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Reading mafia?
- The University of Reading mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at University of Reading and went on to found or lead other companies, including Risika, Mavenir, Propertyguru, Kheiron, Duplo.
- Who is in the University of Reading mafia?
- Notable members include Thorbjørn Rønje (Risika), Elona Mortimer-Zhika (Mavenir), Steve Melhuish (Propertyguru), Peter Kecskemethy (Kheiron), Yele Oyekola (Duplo), Simon Randall (Pimloc), James Clifton (Cultivo), Khiara Mia (Meals In Minutes, MIM), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Reading alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Reading alumni include Risika, Mavenir, Propertyguru, Kheiron, Duplo, Pimloc, Cultivo, Meals In Minutes, MIM, Neuronostics, Kymira.










