The University of Virginia Mafia
255 people studied at University of Virginia and went on to found or lead other companies.
Marc OrchardBusiness ManagementFounded Planet StartupJohn L. Warden, Jr.BAFounded HememicsDave JohnsonMaster of Science (MS)Founded Icarus MedicalRandolph MannBAFounded esVoltaChris GriffinBAFounded Hover EnergyMichael WilsonE-CommerceFounded GoodzerRohit RustagiBachelor of Science (BS)Founded MandolinKendall CollinsB.S.Founded SalesforceScott LaPortaB.S.Founded SugarfinaScott EdingtonFounded Deep LabsDavid B. LocktonLLB/JD, LawFounded WinViewEric WichemsBSMEFounded Vertos MedicalSteve ParkerBSFounded LeagueAppsMichael G. CurleyEngineeringFounded ThermedicalMatthew MuellerBS CommerceFounded Knot Standard HoldingsSpence GreenBSFounded LILTThomas ShowalterM.A.Founded Candor Technology, Inc.Jeffrey JohnsB.S.Founded Embed SecurityWillett KemptonBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Nuvve Holding CorpMark StraubBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Smile IdentityPeter AbualzolofSemester At SeaFounded MashvisorRobert MortonBAFounded MealogicMel FaxonBachelor of ArtsFounded MirzaKaty KeimB.A.Founded Lean DataRyan BoschDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded Socially DeterminedAnthony BeverinaMastersFounded Socially DeterminedManu SmadjaM.S.Founded MPOWER FinancingJosh RogersEnglish Language & LiteratureFounded Common HouseBill GranaB.A.Founded HctecChris KomelaskyB.S.Founded SitebridgeresearchSteve DavisBSFounded WorkstationRoss BairdB.A.Founded Village CapitalDmitri AdlerB.S.Founded Data SocietyKatie MaddingB.S. in CommerceFounded EmhanceAstrid PagesGraduate CertificateFounded CyberCore TechnologiesJamie ThomasBSFounded Cognito FormsAllie EganBSFounded Veracity HealthAlexander ZorychtaB.S. with High HonorsFounded GamebytesErik HirschFounded Hamilton Lane ImpactS. Duke HerrellUrology ResidencyFounded Virtuoso SurgicalGuy WeinbergAnesthesiology Residency ProgramFounded ResQ PharmaSean EagleBSFounded Northlane Capital PartnersCassie J. MonacoInterdisciplinary StudiesFounded SOKN EngineeringDillon HoustounFinanceFounded BawiMark ZillerB.A.Founded Innovetive Petcare HoldingsMatthew W. HantzmonBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Hexagon EnergyMartin H. EttenbergPh. D.Founded Princeton Infrared TechnologiesSaira AhmadBachelor’s DegreeFounded Eldec PharmaceuticalsReza RahmanBSFounded Ava FinanceDoug GodfrinBachelor's DegreeFounded VeraMorphBrian IchterBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Physical IntelligenceWoo AnFounded Zaun Co-Pilot for Security AnalystsBert ClaessensFounded BeebopB.J. Wiley WilliamsBAFounded SoHookdSergi BenetBusiness Administration and ManagementFounded BalioSara RodellB.A.Founded Loop & TieMauricio Lopez Egan WyerBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded SodtrackDave PacificoBachelor of ScienceFounded Team EngineKathryn FrittsBSFounded UnderclubJohn ElderPhDFounded Elder ResearchMurray LevisonBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded StationheadRob FauberFounded Moody'sMike StadniskyPhDFounded Phitonex
Frequently asked questions
- What is the University of Virginia mafia?
- The University of Virginia mafia is the network of 255 people who studied at University of Virginia and went on to found or lead other companies, including Planet Startup, Hememics, Icarus Medical, esVolta, Hover Energy.
- Who is in the University of Virginia mafia?
- Notable members include Marc Orchard (Planet Startup), John L. Warden, Jr. (Hememics), Dave Johnson (Icarus Medical), Randolph Mann (esVolta), Chris Griffin (Hover Energy), Michael Wilson (Goodzer), Rohit Rustagi (Mandolin), Kendall Collins (Salesforce), among 255 tracked members.
- What companies did University of Virginia alumni found?
- Companies founded by University of Virginia alumni include Planet Startup, Hememics, Icarus Medical, esVolta, Hover Energy, Goodzer, Mandolin, Salesforce, Sugarfina, Deep Labs.























































