The Vale Mafia
6 people came through Vale and went on to found or lead other companies.
Mario SoutoLogistics InternFounded SomaPedro AzevedoSenior Market AnalystFounded goFluxNatalya LoparevaManagement Roles in Sales and OperationsFounded AlgorizedIlya BrotzkyManagement TrainneeFounded VanHackDanilo BoavistaProcurement Associate InternFounded LUZ Capital PartnersFelipe NovaesCapital Project Management EngineerFounded The Bakery
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Vale mafia?
- The Vale mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Vale and went on to found or lead other companies, including Soma, goFlux, Algorized, VanHack, LUZ Capital Partners.
- Who is in the Vale mafia?
- Notable members include Mario Souto (Soma), Pedro Azevedo (goFlux), Natalya Lopareva (Algorized), Ilya Brotzky (VanHack), Danilo Boavista (LUZ Capital Partners), Felipe Novaes (The Bakery).
- What companies did Vale alumni found?
- Companies founded by Vale alumni include Soma, goFlux, Algorized, VanHack, LUZ Capital Partners, The Bakery.





