The Utrecht University Mafia
36 people studied at Utrecht University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Lukas DerksenCertificateFounded Sidlee +3Vanessa LiuInternational LawFounded Sugarwork +1Joris StraatmanBAFounded Juli +1Maarten EngelenArtificial IntelligenceFounded HiberRobert KraalMSCFounded SilverflowMartin WilleminkDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded SegmedGiulio CantoroSummer SchoolFounded Blink Last MileEmiel van LiereMasterFounded QuestRoeland NusselderBachelor's degreeFounded PlumeraiMax WellingPhDFounded CuspAIFrederik MijnhardtMaster’s DegreeFounded SecfiWouter WitvoetBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded SecfiJakub ZavrelMScFounded Zeta AlphaGiles DayMScFounded AbilityMinghai JiangMaster of Science (MSc.)Founded Ellipsis DriveHank MoonenCivil LawFounded Tax ModelDiederick SpeeMaster of Science (MSc)Founded KalpanaJoost KolkmanDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded CoultreonTijmen TielemanBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Minds AiRyota KanaiDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded ArayaArjan GriffioenDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded CimCureDurk KingmaB.Sc.Founded OpenAIRutger CoolenMaster of Science (MSc)Founded HeatseekerRene van den HamDVMFounded HemeoEnes HoşgörErasmus FellowFounded GesundJan Albert ValkLawFounded Solarise AfricaEva van RikxoortPhDFounded ThironaStefan BraamMScFounded NcardiaPeter de KeizerDrs./MScFounded ClearaCoen MaasMaster of Science (MSc)Founded TargED BiopharmaceuticalsSteven de MaatDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded TargED BiopharmaceuticalsMarc van MoorselBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded TargED BiopharmaceuticalsIlja GubinsMaster’s DegreeFounded CryocloudDaan KuitenbrouwerBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Delft CircuitsSjoerd LeemhuisBScFounded OwlinLukas KaireviciusLawFounded Chaseit
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Utrecht University mafia?
- The Utrecht University mafia is the network of 36 people who studied at Utrecht University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Sidlee, Sugarwork, Juli, Hiber, Silverflow.
- Who is in the Utrecht University mafia?
- Notable members include Lukas Derksen (Sidlee), Vanessa Liu (Sugarwork), Joris Straatman (Juli), Maarten Engelen (Hiber), Robert Kraal (Silverflow), Martin Willemink (Segmed), Giulio Cantoro (Blink Last Mile), Emiel van Liere (Quest), among 36 tracked members.
- What companies did Utrecht University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Utrecht University alumni include Sidlee, Sugarwork, Juli, Hiber, Silverflow, Segmed, Blink Last Mile, Quest, Plumerai, CuspAI.