The Yeshiva University Mafia
9 people studied at Yeshiva University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Laizer KornwasserBSFounded Dr FirstLowell BaronBSFounded Brookfield Asset ManagementMichael LevyFinanceFounded SOMATICEthan VeresBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded eqtbleKen BookFinanceFounded Fluid MarketsDr. Yair SapersteinBAFounded AvoJosh SchwartzBAFounded FordefiMark StauberBAFounded Jido MapsDavid ShadpourBSFounded Social Native
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Yeshiva University mafia?
- The Yeshiva University mafia is the network of 9 people who studied at Yeshiva University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Dr First, Brookfield Asset Management, SOMATIC, eqtble, Fluid Markets.
- Who is in the Yeshiva University mafia?
- Notable members include Laizer Kornwasser (Dr First), Lowell Baron (Brookfield Asset Management), Michael Levy (SOMATIC), Ethan Veres (eqtble), Ken Book (Fluid Markets), Dr. Yair Saperstein (Avo), Josh Schwartz (Fordefi), Mark Stauber (Jido Maps), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Yeshiva University alumni found?
- Companies founded by Yeshiva University alumni include Dr First, Brookfield Asset Management, SOMATIC, eqtble, Fluid Markets, Avo, Fordefi, Jido Maps, Social Native.



