The University of Rhode Island Mafia
23 people studied at University of Rhode Island and went on to found or lead other companies.
Scott WellerBachelor of ScienceFounded Session M +1Julian GlaabMaster of Science - MSFounded Bliq +1George ThangaduraiMaster of Science - MSFounded Heal SoftwareLaura SundbergPsychology & BusinessFounded ZefrMorgan PaxhiaBachelor of ScienceFounded PoseidonassetmanagementSanjeev VermaMSFounded PreVeilSteve FlaggFounded SupplyFrameSteve RyanBachelor of Science - BSFounded Trinity CyberTim PhillipsBachelor of Electrical EngineeringFounded EmpowerTony HanM.S.Founded WeRide (文远知行)Henry KatzElectrical EngineeringFounded KnodeThomas Chamberlain, PharmDBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded EdlogicsPaul DunnMaster of ScienceFounded CarbonPointSteve MullaneyBSFounded AviatrixPaul BernardBSFounded CallminerFrank TillinghastBachelor of Science in Business AdministrationFounded SquadLockerMarc ShermanBachelor's degreeFounded Organic ConceptionsAlex KrawchickBachelor of ArtsFounded KlearlyJudy MurrahBachelor of Industrial EngineeringFounded Applied DNA SciencesEzra ErnstBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded XwellZain JanBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded Better EarthMatthew ZimmermanFounded FarsounderPaul BensonBSFounded Synapse
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Rhode Island mafia?
- The University of Rhode Island mafia is the network of 23 people who studied at University of Rhode Island and went on to found or lead other companies, including Session M, Bliq, Heal Software, Zefr, Poseidonassetmanagement.
- Who is in the University of Rhode Island mafia?
- Notable members include Scott Weller (Session M), Julian Glaab (Bliq), George Thangadurai (Heal Software), Laura Sundberg (Zefr), Morgan Paxhia (Poseidonassetmanagement), Sanjeev Verma (PreVeil), Steve Flagg (SupplyFrame), Steve Ryan (Trinity Cyber), among 23 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Rhode Island alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Rhode Island alumni include Session M, Bliq, Heal Software, Zefr, Poseidonassetmanagement, PreVeil, SupplyFrame, Trinity Cyber, Empower, WeRide (文远知行).





















