The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) Mafia
12 people studied at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sebastian BrunemeierMasters of Business Management (joint MSc w UvA)Founded Cyclone Therapeutics +1Wal van LieropDoctor of EconomicsFounded MineSensePascal VerloopBScFounded UnlJeroen RuttenBachelorFounded TablevibeDirkjan OchtmanBScFounded Instant LabsBryan OnelB.Sc.Founded OneleetDouwe OsingaMaster’s DegreeFounded NeptyneCaelean BarnesSemester AbroadFounded GaugeTitus ExBachelorFounded Minimal AIDavid van DijkFounded CellTypeChristian PickettMaster of Science - MSFounded OrthogonalPeter VajdaM.Sc.Founded PerfectBit, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) mafia?
- The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) mafia is the network of 12 people who studied at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) and went on to found or lead other companies, including Cyclone Therapeutics, MineSense, Unl, Tablevibe, Instant Labs.
- Who is in the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) mafia?
- Notable members include Sebastian Brunemeier (Cyclone Therapeutics), Wal van Lierop (MineSense), Pascal Verloop (Unl), Jeroen Rutten (Tablevibe), Dirkjan Ochtman (Instant Labs), Bryan Onel (Oneleet), Douwe Osinga (Neptyne), Caelean Barnes (Gauge), among 12 tracked members.
- What companies did Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) alumni found?
- Companies founded by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) alumni include Cyclone Therapeutics, MineSense, Unl, Tablevibe, Instant Labs, Oneleet, Neptyne, Gauge, Minimal AI, CellType.


