The University of Staffordshire Mafia
15 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 +1Gilles PoupardinBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Airbuds +1Franck NouyrigatComputer Science and NetworksFounded Massive +1John GlasspoolBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded VarmXNg Yi YingBachelor (Hons)Founded AllSome FulfillmentSam LownBScFounded InvopopIan MetcalfeApplied BiologyFounded NovaGo TherapeuticsNatalia BoutMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded IdialogueBen HutchisonCertificate of Higher EducationFounded OplaneNikki PalfreyBachelor's degreeFounded Nami SurgicalAntony MacKenzie-JonesBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded BeyonkCaine FinnertyBachelor of Science - BSFounded Watt Fuel CellMarko SaricBA HonsFounded PlausibleSaeid AtabakiBachelor's degreeFounded Manticore
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Staffordshire mafia?
- The University of Staffordshire mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at University of Staffordshire and went on to found or lead other companies, including Acquire, 9 Mothers, Airbuds, Massive, VarmX.
- Who is in the University of Staffordshire mafia?
- Notable members include Laduram Vishnoi (Acquire), Russell Smith (9 Mothers), Gilles Poupardin (Airbuds), Franck Nouyrigat (Massive), John Glasspool (VarmX), Ng Yi Ying (AllSome Fulfillment), Sam Lown (Invopop), Ian Metcalfe (NovaGo Therapeutics), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Staffordshire alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Staffordshire alumni include Acquire, 9 Mothers, Airbuds, Massive, VarmX, AllSome Fulfillment, Invopop, NovaGo Therapeutics, Idialogue, Oplane.














