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Which of the following companies was not founded by members of the PayPal Mafia?
Which of the following companies was not founded by members of the PayPal Mafia?
- SpaceX
- Tesla, Inc.
- Apple Inc. (correct)
Which two universities did most members of the PayPal Mafia attend?
Which two universities did most members of the PayPal Mafia attend?
- Harvard University and MIT
- University of California, Berkeley and Yale University
- Stanford University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (correct)
- California Institute of Technology and University of Chicago
What theme was depicted in the magazine photograph of members of the PayPal Mafia?
What theme was depicted in the magazine photograph of members of the PayPal Mafia?
- Professional business suits
- Mafia-like attire (correct)
- Sporting gear
- Casual attire
Which of these is a characteristic of the PayPal Mafia group?
Which of these is a characteristic of the PayPal Mafia group?
Which of the following companies is incorrectly paired with its affiliation to the PayPal Mafia?
Which of the following companies is incorrectly paired with its affiliation to the PayPal Mafia?
Study Notes
PayPal Mafia Overview
- The term "PayPal Mafia" refers to a group of former employees and founders of PayPal who have gone on to create influential technology companies in Silicon Valley.
- Notable companies founded or developed by members include Tesla, LinkedIn, Palantir Technologies, SpaceX, Affirm, Slide, Kiva, YouTube, Yelp, and Yammer.
- A significant number of the members have backgrounds from Stanford University or the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Notable Members
- Key figures in the PayPal Mafia include:
- Jawed Karim
- Jeremy Stoppelman
- Andrew McCormack
- Premal Shah
- Luke Nosek
- Ken Howery
- David O. Sacks
- Peter Thiel
- Keith Rabois
- Reid Hoffman
- Max Levchin
- Roelof Botha
- Russel Simmons
Cultural Impact
- Members of the PayPal Mafia have been featured in media, like Fortune magazine, where they appeared dressed in mafia-like attire, highlighting their influential status in the tech industry.
Legacy and Influence
- The group's legacy is significant in the technology sector, as many of its members have played pivotal roles in shaping the direction of various major tech companies and startups.
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Description
Explore the influential group known as the PayPal Mafia, comprised of former employees and founders who created landmark technology companies in Silicon Valley. This quiz will cover key members, their ventures, and the impact they made in the tech industry. Test your knowledge of their legacy and contributions to modern technology.
