The Village Global Mafia
13 people came through Village Global and went on to found or lead other companies.
Reid HoffmanChairmanFounded LinkedIn +2Erik TorenbergPartner EmeritusFounded VillageglobalIanInvestorFounded Apex Technology +3Zach WaterfieldScout and AnalystFounded Zettlor +1Ben CasnochaGeneral PartnerFounded VillageglobalAnne DwaneGeneral PartnerFounded VillageglobalSheila GoodmanPartner, Events & Founder CommunityFounded VillageglobalJennifer LumNetwork LeaderFounded BiospringUtsav SomaniNetwork LeaderFounded OfflineRaina KumraNetwork LeaderFounded SpicewellJared SeehaferNetwork LeaderFounded EnzymeParas ManiarNetwork LeaderFounded Text.aiJo VarshneyNetwork LeaderFounded VeriSIM Life
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Village Global mafia?
- The Village Global mafia is the network of 13 people who came through Village Global and went on to found or lead other companies, including LinkedIn, Villageglobal, Apex Technology, Zettlor, Biospring.
- Who is in the Village Global mafia?
- Notable members include Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Erik Torenberg (Villageglobal), Ian (Apex Technology), Zach Waterfield (Zettlor), Ben Casnocha (Villageglobal), Anne Dwane (Villageglobal), Sheila Goodman (Villageglobal), Jennifer Lum (Biospring), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Village Global alumni found?
- Companies founded by Village Global alumni include LinkedIn, Villageglobal, Apex Technology, Zettlor, Biospring, Offline, Spicewell, Enzyme, Text.ai, VeriSIM Life.