Startup Mafias
In the startup context, the term "PayPal mafia" was used to describe a group of tight knit ex-PayPal alumni that went on to start successful companies after their stints at the company. The term "mafia" has since been adopted to refer to startup alumni in general.
Meet the growing ranks of the Grab mafia
As Grab alumni founders grow in number, can the company catch a second wind by tapping into them?
Tay Tian Wen · · 4 min read
The Carsome lure sees rival firms lose key talent
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Shravanth Vijayakumar · · 3 min read
Sea’s alumni network: a gift 🎁 that keeps on giving
We break down Sea Group’s nascent, yet growing alumni network and look at series A round of an India-based textile supply chain firm.
Shravanth Vijayakumar · · 5 min read
Unearthing Sea Group’s alumni network
Taking advantage of skill sets honed at the Sea Group, the company’s alumni have gone on to launch startups in different verticals.
Nikita Puri · · 8 min readLazada mafia’s nascent but growing network
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Shravanth Vijayakumar · · 3 min readA closer look at the Lazada mafia
Lazada alumni have founded hundreds of startups, but it’s questionable how well the ecommerce firm can tap into this network.
Tay Tian Wen · · 5 min readDemystifying the Alibaba mafia
The ranks of Alibaba alumni founders have grown, but their influence largely remains in China.
Tay Tian Wen · · 5 min readMapping the Flipkart mafia: India’s foremost startup gardener
The take-charge culture at Flipkart continues to manifest in startups founded by ex-employees. India’s tech ecosystem owes much to these “Flipsters.”
Nikita Puri · · 7 min readUncovering the NOC mafia, which is way bigger than you think
PatSnap, ShopBack, and Carousell are just a few of the prominent startups born out of the NOC mafia.
Tay Tian Wen · · 5 min readUncovering Southeast Asia’s hidden Grab and Gojek mafia
Updated: The Grab and Gojek alumni network is growing in the region, and the two firms’ public listings can start a wave of startups for Southeast Asia.
Thu Huong Le · · 5 min read