The University of Rhode Island Mafia
16 people studied at University of Rhode Island and went on to found or lead other companies.
Scott WellerBachelor of ScienceFounded Session M +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 (ๆ่ฟ็ฅ่ก)Henry KatzElectrical EngineeringFounded KnodeThomas Chamberlain, PharmDBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded EdlogicsPaul DunnMaster of ScienceFounded CarbonPointChristopher SavoieB.A. (Honors Program)Founded Zapata ComputingFrank TillinghastBachelor of Science in Business AdministrationFounded SquadLockerMarc ShermanBachelor's degreeFounded Organic ConceptionsAlex KrawchickBachelor of ArtsFounded Klearly
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Rhode Island mafia?
- The University of Rhode Island mafia is the network of 16 people who studied at University of Rhode Island and went on to found or lead other companies, including Session M, Heal Software, Zefr, Poseidonassetmanagement, PreVeil.
- Who is in the University of Rhode Island mafia?
- Notable members include Scott Weller (Session M), George Thangadurai (Heal Software), Laura Sundberg (Zefr), Morgan Paxhia (Poseidonassetmanagement), Sanjeev Verma (PreVeil), Steve Flagg (SupplyFrame), Steve Ryan (Trinity Cyber), Tim Phillips (Empower), among 16 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Rhode Island alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Rhode Island alumni include Session M, Heal Software, Zefr, Poseidonassetmanagement, PreVeil, SupplyFrame, Trinity Cyber, Empower, WeRide (ๆ่ฟ็ฅ่ก), Knode.














