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DiscoverA private network of James Madison University alumni founders
The Madison Founders Network
A society of builders
A members' circle for the founders, investors, and operators who came through JMU — assembled for those who go on to build.
Companies represented in the network
Companies represented in the network
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One community, thoughtfully connected.
A focused directory and gathering place for the relationships that begin at JMU and continue long after.
The members
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Meet approved members and discover the experience they bring to the Madison network.
Co-Founder
Inovity
Founder
PhillyWine School
Founder
Harrisonburg Innovation Hub
Owner
William & Harry
Owner / President
Norfolk Marine Company
Network news
Latest updates
The latest from the Madison Founders Network.
September 8, 2026
Founder Spotlight: Christine Chang of Sassy Woof
Christine Chang, a 2010 JMU graduate, turned an Instagram account for her dog into Sassy Woof, a stylish pet accessories brand now sold in major retailers like PetSmart, Petco, and Walmart. In this spotlight, she shares how she launched the brand from her basement and the advice she'd give JMU students starting a company.
September 3, 2026
MFN Member George Graves' Company hyrUP Launches New Accounting Advisory Division
MFN member George Graves' company, hyrUP, has launched a new Accounting Advisory division staffed with ex-Big 4 talent to help CFOs and finance leaders navigate M&A, business transformations, and systems implementations.
September 3, 2026
MFN Member Lane Major Named President & CEO of Providence Medical Technology
Lane Major, a Madison Founders Network member and 2001 JMU graduate, has been named President & CEO of Providence Medical Technology, a spine surgery innovation company.
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