The VeriSign Mafia
8 people came through VeriSign and went on to found or lead other companies.
Shail KhiyaraManaging DirectorFounded Plutoshift AI +1Lars AlbrightVP, Account Management & Business Development (Acquired by VeriSign in 2006)Founded Session MJennifer LumDirector, Digital Content ServicesFounded BiospringJessvin ThomasConsultantFounded AuguriaRob DeMilloVice President - EngineeringFounded SophiaAkash RajuSoftware Engineer InternFounded GlimpseMark ThomasSoftware EngineerFounded SequinAbhisheik SharmaAI/ML InternFounded Protent
Frequently asked questions
- What is the VeriSign mafia?
- The VeriSign mafia is the network of 8 people who came through VeriSign and went on to found or lead other companies, including Plutoshift AI, Session M, Biospring, Auguria, Sophia.
- Who is in the VeriSign mafia?
- Notable members include Shail Khiyara (Plutoshift AI), Lars Albright (Session M), Jennifer Lum (Biospring), Jessvin Thomas (Auguria), Rob DeMillo (Sophia), Akash Raju (Glimpse), Mark Thomas (Sequin), Abhisheik Sharma (Protent).
- What companies did VeriSign alumni found?
- Companies founded by VeriSign alumni include Plutoshift AI, Session M, Biospring, Auguria, Sophia, Glimpse, Sequin, Protent.




