The Vida Ventures Mafia
6 people came through Vida Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.
Brian GoodmanManaging DirectorFounded Evelo Biosciences +1Arie BelldegrunManaging PartnerFounded Kite PharmaAlex ShenDirector of OperationsFounded Spinal SingularityJaideep DudaniAssociateFounded Ouro MedicinesDr Arjun GoyalManaging DirectorFounded Affini-T TherapeuticsAiden AcevesAssociateFounded Primmune Therapeutics
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Vida Ventures mafia?
- The Vida Ventures mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Vida Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including Evelo Biosciences, Kite Pharma, Spinal Singularity, Ouro Medicines, Affini-T Therapeutics.
- Who is in the Vida Ventures mafia?
- Notable members include Brian Goodman (Evelo Biosciences), Arie Belldegrun (Kite Pharma), Alex Shen (Spinal Singularity), Jaideep Dudani (Ouro Medicines), Dr Arjun Goyal (Affini-T Therapeutics), Aiden Aceves (Primmune Therapeutics).
- What companies did Vida Ventures alumni found?
- Companies founded by Vida Ventures alumni include Evelo Biosciences, Kite Pharma, Spinal Singularity, Ouro Medicines, Affini-T Therapeutics, Primmune Therapeutics.




