Fundraising FoxThe Zymergen Mafia
9 people came through Zymergen and went on to found or lead other companies.
David BeyerInvestorFounded ChartioMatt OckoDirectorFounded DCVC (Data Collective)Karthik RamanSenior Product Manager, AutomationFounded Persist AIChristopher ShelnerStaff Program ManagerFounded Persist AIYongjin ParkScientist IFounded 1849 bioAlex RosayProduct Operations ManagerFounded CASCADE BIOColin SouthVice President StrategyFounded ArkeaBioThomas TreynorDirector, Test OperationsFounded R2DioAhmed 'Eddie' QureshiBusiness DevelopmentFounded Rainfall Health
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zymergen mafia?
- The Zymergen mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Zymergen and went on to found or lead other companies, including Chartio, DCVC (Data Collective), Persist AI, 1849 bio, CASCADE BIO.
- Who is in the Zymergen mafia?
- Notable members include David Beyer (Chartio), Matt Ocko (DCVC (Data Collective)), Karthik Raman (Persist AI), Christopher Shelner (Persist AI), Yongjin Park (1849 bio), Alex Rosay (CASCADE BIO), Colin South (ArkeaBio), Thomas Treynor (R2Dio), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Zymergen alumni found?
- Companies founded by Zymergen alumni include Chartio, DCVC (Data Collective), Persist AI, 1849 bio, CASCADE BIO, ArkeaBio, R2Dio, Rainfall Health.