The Zipline Mafia
11 people came through Zipline and went on to found or lead other companies.
Josh 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 SemmelhackJunior Mechanical EngineerFounded Reflect OrbitalManal HabibSabbaticalFounded MightyFlyMark SchnittmanLead RoboticistFounded Owl LabsAndrew MaguireInvestorFounded LookSharpAndrew MaguireInvestorFounded LookSharp
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zipline mafia?
- The Zipline mafia is the network of 11 people who came through Zipline and went on to found or lead other companies, including Pave Robotics, Candor, RoboDock, Keyframe Labs, Trope.
- Who is in the Zipline mafia?
- Notable members include Josh Kelly (Pave Robotics), Ansh Gupta (Candor), Zinny Weli (RoboDock), Kaahan Radia (Keyframe Labs), Matthew Chow (Trope), Ben Nowack (Reflect Orbital), Tristan Semmelhack (Reflect Orbital), Manal Habib (MightyFly), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did Zipline alumni found?
- Companies founded by Zipline alumni include Pave Robotics, Candor, RoboDock, Keyframe Labs, Trope, Reflect Orbital, MightyFly, Owl Labs, LookSharp.





