The Wesleyan University Mafia
13 people studied at Wesleyan University and went on to found or lead other companies.
William GreeneBAFounded Pear Therapeutics +1Zach DixonB.A.Founded Players Lounge +1Anastasis GermanidisBAFounded Runway +1David SchenkeinBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Agios PharmaceuticalsJohn BorthwickBAFounded VoiceCampJohn PenneyBAFounded PebbleSam WurzelFounded OctopartMax NussenbaumBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded CastleAustin WoolridgeBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Players' LoungeTom SharonBachelor’s DegreeFounded CheqoutAsher AdeniyiCertificationFounded Eazipay Inc.Micah WyldeBAFounded ArroyoLucas PabarciusPhysicsFounded Atum Works
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Wesleyan University mafia?
- The Wesleyan University mafia is the network of 13 people who studied at Wesleyan University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Pear Therapeutics, Players Lounge, Runway, Agios Pharmaceuticals, VoiceCamp.
- Who is in the Wesleyan University mafia?
- Notable members include William Greene (Pear Therapeutics), Zach Dixon (Players Lounge), Anastasis Germanidis (Runway), David Schenkein (Agios Pharmaceuticals), John Borthwick (VoiceCamp), John Penney (Pebble), Sam Wurzel (Octopart), Max Nussenbaum (Castle), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Wesleyan University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Wesleyan University alumni include Pear Therapeutics, Players Lounge, Runway, Agios Pharmaceuticals, VoiceCamp, Pebble, Octopart, Castle, Players' Lounge, Cheqout.




