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This private school next to Hollywood has produced some of the brightest minds in tech

Eugene KimNov 21, 2015, 01:01 IST

USC Trojans fans cheer in the game against the Washington State Cougars on September 22, 2007 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. USC won 47-14.Stephen Dunn/Getty

USC may be best known for its Trojans football team, but it has a surprisingly deep list of graduates who left a strong footprint in the overall tech industry.

The school's proximity to Hollywood could have played a role in nurturing their creativity, because these are some of the brightest minds in tech.

Take a look at the 9 most famous tech leaders from USC: