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Serial founders

One company wasn't enough: people who have founded three or more.

Who's in it: Three or more organisations list them as a founder. Based on Wikidata, as shown in each profile's “At a glance” facts.

Portrait of Trip Hawkins
Fig. 1.1Trip HawkinsPhoto: Christopher Michel / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Technology · 29 October 2026

How Trip Hawkins Built Electronic Arts and Reshaped Video Games

Trip Hawkins — Founder, Electronic Arts

Former Apple executive Trip Hawkins founded Electronic Arts in 1982, establishing a professional publishing model that transformed home computer software into team production.

Portrait of Ron Dennis
Fig. 1.2Ron DennisPhoto: Tristram Biggs / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Industry · 28 October 2026

The Business and Engineering Legacy of Ron Dennis at McLaren

Ron Dennis — Founder, Chairman and CEO, McLaren Technology Group

From mechanic to principal owner, Ron Dennis transformed McLaren into a championship-winning Formula One contender and high-performance supercar manufacturer.

Portrait of Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner
Fig. 2.1Jon Stephenson von TetzchnerPhoto: Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner / Vivaldi Technologies / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Technology · 27 October 2026

Constructing a Privacy-Focused Browser Built on Community and User Control

Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner — Co-founder and CEO, Vivaldi Technologies

Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner leads Vivaldi Technologies with a focus on employee ownership, custom software features, and strict user privacy.

Portrait of Shiv Nadar
Fig. 2.2Shiv NadarPhoto: British High Commission, New Delhi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Technology · 27 October 2026

Building HCL Technologies from Hardware Beginnings to Global IT Infrastructure

Shiv Nadar — Founder and Chairman, HCL Technologies

Shiv Nadar built HCL Technologies into a global IT services enterprise, steering its transition from calculator sales to an international technology corporation.

Portrait of Xavier Niel
Fig. 2.3Xavier NielPhoto: cmichel67 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Technology · 27 October 2026

Xavier Niel's Global Telecom Strategy Takes Root in Italy

Xavier Niel — Founder and Chairman, Iliad Italia

Xavier Niel, founder of Iliad, has driven significant change in telecommunications, extending his disruptive approach to the Italian market with Iliad Italia.

Portrait of Rich Skrenta
Fig. 3.1Rich SkrentaPhoto: Burnszilla / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Consumer & Retail · 24 October 2026

Building the Engines of Online Information and Media

Rich Skrenta — Co-founder, Topix

Rich Skrenta established himself in Silicon Valley by building news platforms, search infrastructure, and web archives.

Portrait of Garrett Camp
Fig. 3.2Garrett CampPhoto: Cameron Harris / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Technology · 23 October 2026

From Personalized Search to On-Demand Mobility

Garrett Camp — Co-founder, Uber

Garrett Camp, a software engineer and investor, helped establish the personalized search platform StumbleUpon before co-founding the global transportation company, Uber.

Portrait of Josh Harris
Fig. 3.3Josh HarrisPhoto: Josh Harris / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Finance · 23 October 2026

Charting New Territory: Josh Harris and the Rise of 26North

Josh Harris — Founder, 26North

Following a significant career in private equity, Josh Harris established 26North, an alternative asset firm focused on diverse financial strategies and growth.

Portrait of Alexis Ohanian
Fig. 4.1Alexis OhanianPhoto: TechCrunch / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Finance · 22 October 2026

Alexis Ohanian and the Seed-Stage Engine of Initialized Capital

Alexis Ohanian — Co-founder, Initialized Capital

From co-founding Reddit to backing high-growth tech firms, Alexis Ohanian helped turn Initialized Capital into an early-stage venture powerhouse.

Portrait of Bill Ackman
Fig. 4.2Bill AckmanPhoto: Senate Democrats / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Finance · 22 October 2026

Concentrated Bets and Boardroom Strategy at Pershing Square

Bill Ackman — Founder and Chief Executive, Pershing Square Capital Management

How Bill Ackman built Pershing Square Capital Management into a focused activist investment firm known for corporate turnarounds and swift portfolio hedges.

Portrait of Dan Gilbert
Fig. 4.3Dan GilbertPhoto: Cleveland Cavaliers / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Technology · 22 October 2026

Applying Financial Market Principles to the Resale Economy

Dan Gilbert — Co-founder, StockX

After transforming the mortgage industry, Dan Gilbert applied the mechanics of the stock market to high-demand consumer goods through the Detroit-based platform StockX.

Fig. 5.1Kalanithi Maran

Consumer & Retail · 22 October 2026

The Architect of Sun TV Network

Kalanithi Maran — Founder and Chairman, Sun TV Network

Kalanithi Maran established Sun TV Network, transforming the media landscape in South India and building a vast media conglomerate.

Portrait of Max Levchin
Fig. 5.2Max LevchinPhoto: Morgan Sherwood (flawedartist) from San Francisco (CA), USA / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Finance · 22 October 2026

Engineering the Next Era of Consumer Installment Credit

Max Levchin — Co-founder and CEO, Affirm

From early digital wallets to point-of-sale financing, Max Levchin has built Affirm around data analytics and consumer lending.

Portrait of Sanford I. Weill
Fig. 5.3Sanford I. WeillPhoto: David Shankbone / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Finance · 22 October 2026

The Architect Behind a Financial Powerhouse

Sanford I. Weill — Former chief executive and chairman, Citigroup

Sanford Weill's career reflects a strategic approach to finance, culminating in the formation of Citigroup through a landmark merger.

Portrait of Luke Nosek
Fig. 6.1Luke NosekPhoto: Brian Solis / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Technology · 21 October 2026

Pioneering Investments at Founders Fund

Luke Nosek — Co-founder, Founders Fund

From co-founding PayPal to establishing Founders Fund, Luke Nosek has been instrumental in backing transformative companies, including an early investment in SpaceX.

Portrait of Adam Neumann
Fig. 6.2Adam NeumannPhoto: TechCrunch - Max Morse / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5

Finance · 20 October 2026

Adam Neumann's Next Chapter: Guiding New Ventures and Investments

Adam Neumann — Co-founder, 166 2nd Financial Services

After co-founding WeWork, Adam Neumann established a family office to manage investments across real estate and emerging companies.

Portrait of Andy Hertzfeld
Fig. 6.3Andy HertzfeldPhoto: Tony Wills / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Technology · 20 October 2026

Designing the Open-Source Desktop at Eazel

Andy Hertzfeld — Co-founder, Eazel

Andy Hertzfeld brought desktop interface design to open-source software as a co-founder of Eazel.

Portrait of Ken Griffin
Fig. 7.1Ken GriffinPhoto: Paul Elledge / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Finance · 20 October 2026

Shaping Markets: Ken Griffin's Journey with Citadel

Ken Griffin — Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Citadel LLC

From early ventures to leading a global financial powerhouse, Ken Griffin has built Citadel into a significant force in the financial markets.

Portrait of Yuri Milner
Fig. 7.2Yuri MilnerPhoto: TechCrunch / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Technology · 20 October 2026

The Architect of Russia's Internet Giant

Yuri Milner — Co-founder and former Chairperson, VK

A key figure in the development of Russia's digital landscape, Yuri Milner co-founded the entity that would become VK, a major internet presence.

Portrait of James H. Clark
Fig. 7.3James H. ClarkPhoto: Knnkanda / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Finance · 19 October 2026

From Graphics Workstations and Web Browsers to Wealth Management

James H. Clark — Founder, Harris myCFO

James H. Clark applied his enterprise background to create myCFO, establishing an advisory firm that joined Harris Bank to serve high-net-worth clients.

Portrait of Tony Fernandes
Fig. 8.1Tony FernandesPhoto: lastsham / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Consumer & Retail · 19 October 2026

Building a Diversified Leisure Empire Across Southeast Asia

Tony Fernandes — Co-founder, Tune Group

Co-founder Tony Fernandes expanded Tune Group from a low-cost carrier into an international consumer and leisure conglomerate.

Portrait of Andrew Ng
Fig. 8.2Andrew NgPhoto: TechCrunch / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Technology · 18 October 2026

Empowering Millions: Andrew Ng's Journey to Democratize AI Education

Andrew Ng — Founder, DeepLearning.AI

Andrew Ng has significantly expanded access to AI education, reaching millions through online platforms. His work at DeepLearning.AI is central to this global effort.

Portrait of Bram Cohen
Fig. 8.3Bram CohenPhoto: Ijon / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Technology · 18 October 2026

From Peer-to-Peer Networks to Storage-Based Digital Currency

Bram Cohen — Co-founder, Chia Network

After reshaping digital distribution, Bram Cohen co-founded Chia Network to build a storage-driven cryptocurrency protocol aimed at reducing energy waste.

Portrait of Chad Hurley
Fig. 9.1Chad HurleyPhoto: The Bui Brothers / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Technology · 18 October 2026

From Digital Video Pioneer to Sports Investor

Chad Hurley — Co-founder and CEO of YouTube, GreenPark Sports

Chad Hurley shaped how we share videos online, then explored new digital ventures and strategic investments in professional sports.

Portrait of Daniel Ek
Fig. 9.2Daniel EkPhoto: Lukasz Kobus/European Commission / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Technology · 18 October 2026

Redefining Music Distribution Through Legal Digital Streaming

Daniel Ek — Founder and Executive Chairman, Spotify Technology

Swedish technologist Daniel Ek transformed global audio consumption by building a licensed streaming platform that surpassed digital piracy models.

Portrait of Dustin Moskovitz
Fig. 9.3Dustin MoskovitzPhoto: Web Summit / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Technology · 18 October 2026

Dustin Moskovitz: Building Asana to Streamline Teamwork

Dustin Moskovitz — Board Chair, Asana Inc.

After co-founding a major social media platform, Dustin Moskovitz embarked on a new venture, creating Asana to enhance team efficiency.

Portrait of Jack Dorsey
Fig. 10.1Jack DorseyPhoto: cellanr / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Technology · 18 October 2026

Decentralizing the Feed: Jack Dorsey and the Architecture of Social Media

Jack Dorsey — Co-founder and Former Board Member, Bluesky Social PBC

From early microblogging to protocol development, Jack Dorsey has tested the boundaries of digital speech and network autonomy.

Portrait of Jared Isaacman
Fig. 10.2Jared IsaacmanPhoto: Bill Ingalls / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Technology · 18 October 2026

Building a Payment Powerhouse: Jared Isaacman's Entrepreneurial Drive

Jared Isaacman — Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Shift4 Payments

Jared Isaacman established Shift4 Payments as a teenager, growing it into a significant force in payment processing before stepping into new ventures.

Portrait of Marc Andreessen
Fig. 10.3Marc AndreessenPhoto: JD Lasica / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Technology · 18 October 2026

Marc Andreessen: Architecting the Future of Technology Investment

Marc Andreessen — Co-founder and general partner, Andreessen Horowitz

From pioneering web browsers to co-founding a leading venture capital firm, Marc Andreessen has consistently shaped the technological landscape.

Portrait of Miguel de Icaza
Fig. 11.1Miguel de IcazaPhoto: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Technology · 18 October 2026

Bridging Platforms Through Open Software Development

Miguel de Icaza — Co-founder, Xamarin

Miguel de Icaza transformed modern cross-platform programming by turning shared software tools into widely adopted mobile application solutions.

Portrait of Patrick Collison
Fig. 11.2Patrick CollisonPhoto: JD Lasica / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Finance · 18 October 2026

Architecting the Code Behind Global Online Payments

Patrick Collison — Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Stripe

From programming competitions in Ireland to leading Stripe, Patrick Collison has built one of the foundational software engines of the digital economy.

Portrait of Peter Molyneux
Fig. 11.3Peter MolyneuxPhoto: DanielAlexanderSmith / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5

Technology · 18 October 2026

Building New Virtual Worlds in Guildford

Peter Molyneux — Founder, 22Cans

After decades of establishing new genres and leading prominent studios, video game designer Peter Molyneux is charting a new path with 22cans.

Portrait of Richard Garriott
Fig. 12.2Richard GarriottPhoto: NASA / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Technology · 18 October 2026

Inside Richard Garriott's Quest to Reinvent Virtual Worlds at Portalarium

Richard Garriott — Founder and CEO, Portalarium

From early social games to crowdsourced online worlds, Richard Garriott sought to reshape computer role-playing at his Austin studio Portalarium.

Portrait of Steve Chen
Fig. 12.3Steve ChenPhoto: TaiwanPlus / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Technology · 18 October 2026

From YouTube to MixBit: Steve Chen's Venture into Shared Video

Steve Chen — Co-founder, AVOS Systems, AVOS Systems

After co-founding YouTube, Steve Chen embarked on a new venture with AVOS Systems, creating MixBit, a platform for dynamic shared videos.