The Vale Mafia
7 people came through Vale and went on to found or lead other companies.
Mario SoutoLogistics InternFounded Soma EnergyPedro 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 BakeryMichel AnkIntegration ArchitectFounded Lastlink
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Vale mafia?
- The Vale mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Vale and went on to found or lead other companies, including Soma Energy, GoFlux, Algorized, VanHack, LUZ Capital Partners.
- Who is in the Vale mafia?
- Notable members include Mario Souto (Soma Energy), Pedro Azevedo (GoFlux), Natalya Lopareva (Algorized), Ilya Brotzky (VanHack), Danilo Boavista (LUZ Capital Partners), Felipe Novaes (The Bakery), Michel Ank (Lastlink).
- What companies did Vale alumni found?
- Companies founded by Vale alumni include Soma Energy, GoFlux, Algorized, VanHack, LUZ Capital Partners, The Bakery, Lastlink.






