The University of Utah Mafia
8 people studied at University of Utah and went on to found or lead other companies.
Reshma ShettyB.S.Founded Ginkgo Bioworks +1Chris GibsonDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) +1Edgar PavlovskyFounded MRGN +1David EricksonBachelorsFounded Forward +1Andy JenksB.S.Founded Formation Data SystemsJared RodmanBA - Philosophy (emphasis on Biology)Founded WeaveLandon FieldingBachelor of ScienceFounded BriteKarthik RamanPh.DFounded Persist AI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Utah mafia?
- The University of Utah mafia is the network of 8 people who studied at University of Utah and went on to found or lead other companies, including Ginkgo Bioworks, Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), MRGN, Forward, Formation Data Systems.
- Who is in the University of Utah mafia?
- Notable members include Reshma Shetty (Ginkgo Bioworks), Chris Gibson (Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX)), Edgar Pavlovsky (MRGN), David Erickson (Forward), Andy Jenks (Formation Data Systems), Jared Rodman (Weave), Landon Fielding (Brite), Karthik Raman (Persist AI).
- What companies did University of Utah alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Utah alumni include Ginkgo Bioworks, Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), MRGN, Forward, Formation Data Systems, Weave, Brite, Persist AI.



