The Western Michigan University Mafia
15 people studied at Western Michigan University and went on to found or lead other companies.
John NovakBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Standard Cognition +1Karen S. BehnkeFounded Juice Beauty +1Deepak MenonBachelor of Applied Science - BAScFounded Micro-LamChase BonhagBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded FirstIgniteJason SmithCSFounded GlideLindsay TjepkemaBachelor of ArtsFounded CastedKris GundrumBSFounded StatPoint MedicalDaniel JasewiczBachelor of Science - BSFounded Phenomics HealthStevens BonhommeMaster of Arts - MAFounded FeedcoyoteRajesh VoddirajuMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded HEALTH IPASSTom CronkrightBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Founded CertifidJerry SolenskyProfessional Development ProgramsFounded ZoMedica PharmaceuticalsGanesh Kirti (Hiring)M.S.Founded TrustlogixCraig ColbyBachelor of Science (BS)Founded OnestreamROBERT BONGIOVIM.S.Founded Bongiovi Media & Technology
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Western Michigan University mafia?
- The Western Michigan University mafia is the network of 15 people who studied at Western Michigan University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Standard Cognition, Juice Beauty, Micro-Lam, FirstIgnite, Glide.
- Who is in the Western Michigan University mafia?
- Notable members include John Novak (Standard Cognition), Karen S. Behnke (Juice Beauty), Deepak Menon (Micro-Lam), Chase Bonhag (FirstIgnite), Jason Smith (Glide), Lindsay Tjepkema (Casted), Kris Gundrum (StatPoint Medical), Daniel Jasewicz (Phenomics Health), among 15 tracked members.
- What companies did Western Michigan University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Western Michigan University alumni include Standard Cognition, Juice Beauty, Micro-Lam, FirstIgnite, Glide, Casted, StatPoint Medical, Phenomics Health, Feedcoyote, HEALTH IPASS.












