The Western Michigan University Mafia
13 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 +1Ben AlbertBachelor's degreeFounded Upfront Healthcare +1Deepak MenonBachelor of Applied Science - BAScFounded Micro-LamChase BonhagBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded FirstIgniteJason SmithCSFounded GlideLindsay TjepkemaBachelor of ArtsFounded CastedStevens BonhommeMaster of Arts - MAFounded FeedcoyoteRajesh VoddirajuMaster of Science (M.S.)Founded HealthiPassTom CronkrightBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Founded CertifidJerry SolenskyProfessional Development ProgramsFounded ZoMedica PharmaceuticalsGanesh Kirti (Hiring)M.S.Founded TrustlogixCraig ColbyBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Onestream
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Western Michigan University mafia?
- The Western Michigan University mafia is the network of 13 people who studied at Western Michigan University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Standard Cognition, Juice Beauty, Upfront Healthcare, Micro-Lam, FirstIgnite.
- Who is in the Western Michigan University mafia?
- Notable members include John Novak (Standard Cognition), Karen S. Behnke (Juice Beauty), Ben Albert (Upfront Healthcare), Deepak Menon (Micro-Lam), Chase Bonhag (FirstIgnite), Jason Smith (Glide), Lindsay Tjepkema (Casted), Stevens Bonhomme (Feedcoyote), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Western Michigan University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Western Michigan University alumni include Standard Cognition, Juice Beauty, Upfront Healthcare, Micro-Lam, FirstIgnite, Glide, Casted, Feedcoyote, HealthiPass, Certifid.








