What is the Vanderbilt University mafia?

The Vanderbilt University mafia is the network of 143 people who studied at Vanderbilt University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Madeira Security, MaC Venture Capital, Doctor on Demand, Playground Pediatrics, Viosera.

Who is in the Vanderbilt University mafia?

Notable members include David DellaPelle (Madeira Security), Charles D. King (MaC Venture Capital), Hill Ferguson (Doctor on Demand), Adam Jackson (Doctor on Demand), Andy Rink (Playground Pediatrics), Christopher Bulow (Viosera), Oren Friedman (rallybus_), Abhay Gupta (bidgely), among 143 tracked members.

What companies did Vanderbilt University alumni found?

Companies founded by Vanderbilt University alumni include Madeira Security, MaC Venture Capital, Doctor on Demand, Playground Pediatrics, Viosera, rallybus_, bidgely, ChipBrain, Superhuman, Signal Vine.

The Vanderbilt University Mafia

143 people studied at Vanderbilt University and went on to found or lead other companies.

David DellaPelleStudy Abroad - FlorenceFounded Madeira Security +2 Charles D. KingBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded MaC Venture Capital +1 Hill FergusonMBAFounded Doctor on Demand +1 Adam JacksonBSFounded Doctor on Demand +1 Andy RinkBEFounded Playground Pediatrics +1 Christopher BulowB.A.Founded Viosera +1 Oren FriedmanBachelor of Science (BS)Founded rallybus_ +1 Abhay GuptaBachelor's degreeFounded bidgely +1 Curtis NorthcuttBachelor of ScienceFounded ChipBrain +1 Max LytvynMBAFounded Superhuman +1 Ralph PassarellaBAFounded Signal Vine +1 John NayPh.D.Founded Norm Ai +1 Matt CooperBSFounded swing education +1 Rob WhitingB.A.Founded Waste Ventures +1 Alessandra HendersonBachelor of ArtsFounded My Elektra +1 Coleman M. GreeneBSFounded Techstars +1 Tom SelligBAFounded Adarepharmasolutions +1 Sameer SinghMSFounded Envive +1 Alvin ShihB.A.Founded Catamaran Bio +1 Ali VahabzadehB.A. cum laudeFounded Safari AI +1 Whit SchraderNeuroscience Doctoral ProgramFounded Pearescope +1 Ross Perot Jr.Bachelor’s DegreeFounded Alliancetexasmiz Brent DorfmanBAFounded DriverReach Rob DouglasBachelor of Engineering (B.E.)Founded Skopenow Steven MasonM.Ed.Founded Onfocus Healthcare Jack NeumarkB.A.Founded Fortress Investment Group Ben ScruggsB.E.Founded Altis Biosystems Ben BoyerBSFounded Honor Pet Michael BerolzheimerBSFounded InnerPlant Kyle WilliamsBEFounded MD Revolution Ryan DarnellMBAFounded The Post Alex LinesBSFounded Notation Christian CrowleyJD/MBAFounded ConsenSys Roy LowranceBAFounded 7 Chord Mike CollettBSFounded Promus Ventures Jane SilberMSFounded Canonical Ben TaylorBachelor of Engineering (BE)Founded Doorport Joshua NzewiFounded Eze Tim BoireMSFounded VenoStent Geoffrey LucksFounded VenoStent Hootan MahallatiBEFounded Hyperseed Rohan MarwahaBachelor's DegreeFounded Aqua Dev PatelComputer ScienceFounded Aqua Alec RobinsBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Rally Pauline RotetaBachelor of Engineering (BE)Founded Pasito Clark JacobsBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded FlexDesk Ash RaiBachelor's degreeFounded Dataglade Matt LeeBachelor’s DegreeFounded Talc Max KerrBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Talc Ed GoodeBachelor of Science - BSFounded Shadeform Jess LiBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Biocartesian Vraj ParikhBachelor's degreeFounded Atlog John BettingerBachelor of Science - BSFounded Atlog Win WangComputer ScienceFounded ParaQuery Bryant LeBA Computer Science and Applied MathematicsFounded Fernstone Connor WasloBachelor of Science - BSFounded Caddy Jamie RosenbergBAFounded ClassWallet Ryan EisenmanBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Arch Tuhin SinhaPhDFounded Rivahealth Alexander TaylorB.S.Founded Inductive Bio Shaun RitcheyBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Breezy Suman SivaBAFounded Marco Experiences Wyatt SmithBachelor of ScienceFounded UpSmith Roshan PatelMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded Arrow Jason GradBAFounded Massive Jonathan SegalBSFounded Zeno Power Systems Tyler BernsteinFounded Zeno Power Systems Aschkan Abdul MalekFounded AlemHealth Everett CookBAFounded Rho Will StokesBachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)Founded Strive Health Chris GroerBAFounded Fastbreak Graham GaylorBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Vrchat Molly SimsPolitical Science and GovernmentFounded YSE Beauty Sean BreckerB.A. summa cum laudeFounded Everly Health Cam MullenBachelor's degreeFounded Nevermet Andrew JoinerBachelor of ScienceFounded Hyperscience Peter BrandBachelor’s DegreeFounded Oden Technologies Amy Buckner ChowdhryB.A.Founded AnswerLab Tania RoyPhDFounded Synapse Semiconductor Joseph HayesBachelor of Science - BSFounded Rhythmic Laura StoyBAFounded Rivalia Chemical Co.Jocelyn ManganBAFounded Illumyn Michael Finn-HenryBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded Endoshunt Brian KirkbrideB.A.Founded Fitlab Dave SweyerBEEEFounded Vantaca Kush GulatiMSFounded Omni Design Technologies Joseph FrantzMaster of ScienceFounded TimeSentry Baratunde ColaB.E.Founded Carbice Adam Perry-PelletierBAFounded HouseCall Pro Leila DeraviDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Seaspire Skincare Chandler BarnesBachelor’s DegreeFounded RootNote Mona PotterBachelor of MusicFounded InStride Health Shawn BercusonB.S.Founded Earlyasset Jeremy DoochinBAFounded GovSignals John MinorM.S.Founded Tocaro Blue Fahti KhosrowshahiMBAFounded Ceek Women's Health

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vanderbilt University mafia?: The Vanderbilt University mafia is the network of 143 people who studied at Vanderbilt University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Madeira Security, MaC Venture Capital, Doctor on Demand, Playground Pediatrics, Viosera.
Who is in the Vanderbilt University mafia?: Notable members include David DellaPelle (Madeira Security), Charles D. King (MaC Venture Capital), Hill Ferguson (Doctor on Demand), Adam Jackson (Doctor on Demand), Andy Rink (Playground Pediatrics), Christopher Bulow (Viosera), Oren Friedman (rallybus_), Abhay Gupta (bidgely), among 143 tracked members.
What companies did Vanderbilt University alumni found?: Companies founded by Vanderbilt University alumni include Madeira Security, MaC Venture Capital, Doctor on Demand, Playground Pediatrics, Viosera, rallybus_, bidgely, ChipBrain, Superhuman, Signal Vine.