The Zipline Mafia
14 people came through Zipline and went on to found or lead other companies.
Wesley ChanAdvisor & InvestorFounded GoogleGuru ChahalInvestorFounded Avi NetworksCharles SeelyInvestorFounded PensarlearningJosh KellySenior Mechatronics Engineer- New ProductsFounded Pave RoboticsAnsh GuptaSystems Modelling EngineerFounded CandorZinny WeliSenior Mechanical Design EngineerFounded RoboDockKaahan RadiaPerception EngineerFounded Keyframe LabsMatthew ChowSoftware EngineerFounded TropeBen NowackMechanical Engineer at Zipline InternationalFounded Reflect OrbitalTristan SemmelhackMechanical Engineering InternFounded Reflect OrbitalManal HabibFlight Controls LeadFounded MightyFlyMark SchnittmanLead RoboticistFounded Owl LabsAndrew MaguireInvestorFounded LookSharpArielle SandorGlobal TalentFounded Duma
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zipline mafia?
- The Zipline mafia is the network of 14 people who came through Zipline and went on to found or lead other companies, including Google, Avi Networks, Pensarlearning, Pave Robotics, Candor.
- Who is in the Zipline mafia?
- Notable members include Wesley Chan (Google), Guru Chahal (Avi Networks), Charles Seely (Pensarlearning), Josh Kelly (Pave Robotics), Ansh Gupta (Candor), Zinny Weli (RoboDock), Kaahan Radia (Keyframe Labs), Matthew Chow (Trope), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did Zipline alumni found?
- Companies founded by Zipline alumni include Google, Avi Networks, Pensarlearning, Pave Robotics, Candor, RoboDock, Keyframe Labs, Trope, Reflect Orbital, MightyFly.













