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The Weber Shandwick Mafia

10 people came through Weber Shandwick and went on to found or lead other companies.

Melanie PerkinsPublic Relations InternshipFounded CanvaStefan WalterSocial Media, Digital CommunicationFounded NAPRobert StoeckerCorporate MarketingFounded FortoDenis GurskyAccount ManagerFounded SocialboostHayley AndersonAssociate Producer + EditorFounded soonaJulia DixonJunior AssociateFounded ESAIJohn SimpsonInternFounded Digital Health StrategiesChris PerryChairman, FuturesFounded Andus LabsLaurel HessInternFounded hamprCally RussellAccount ExecutiveFounded Unfolded

Frequently asked questions

What is the Weber Shandwick mafia?
The Weber Shandwick mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Weber Shandwick and went on to found or lead other companies, including Canva, NAP, Forto, Socialboost, soona.
Who is in the Weber Shandwick mafia?
Notable members include Melanie Perkins (Canva), Stefan Walter (NAP), Robert Stoecker (Forto), Denis Gursky (Socialboost), Hayley Anderson (soona), Julia Dixon (ESAI), John Simpson (Digital Health Strategies), Chris Perry (Andus Labs), among 10 tracked members.
What companies did Weber Shandwick alumni found?
Companies founded by Weber Shandwick alumni include Canva, NAP, Forto, Socialboost, soona, ESAI, Digital Health Strategies, Andus Labs, hampr, Unfolded.