The University of Staffordshire Mafia
13 people studied at University of Staffordshire and went on to found or lead other companies.
Laduram VishnoiBachelor’s DegreeFounded Acquire +2Russell SmithBachelor's degreeFounded 9 Mothers +1Ng Yi YingBachelor (Hons)Founded Allsome +1Franck NouyrigatComputer Science and NetworksFounded Massive +1John GlasspoolBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded VarmXGilles PoupardinBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded WhydSam LownBScFounded InvopopIan MetcalfeApplied BiologyFounded NovaGo TherapeuticsNatalia BoutMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded IdialogueBen HutchisonCertificate of Higher EducationFounded OplaneAntony MacKenzie-JonesBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded BeyonkCaine FinnertyBachelor of Science - BSFounded Watt Fuel CellMarko SaricBA HonsFounded Plausible
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Staffordshire mafia?
- The University of Staffordshire mafia is the network of 13 people who studied at University of Staffordshire and went on to found or lead other companies, including Acquire, 9 Mothers, Allsome, Massive, VarmX.
- Who is in the University of Staffordshire mafia?
- Notable members include Laduram Vishnoi (Acquire), Russell Smith (9 Mothers), Ng Yi Ying (Allsome), Franck Nouyrigat (Massive), John Glasspool (VarmX), Gilles Poupardin (Whyd), Sam Lown (Invopop), Ian Metcalfe (NovaGo Therapeutics), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Staffordshire alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Staffordshire alumni include Acquire, 9 Mothers, Allsome, Massive, VarmX, Whyd, Invopop, NovaGo Therapeutics, Idialogue, Oplane.












