Arie Abecassis

Arie Abecassis is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with a diverse portfolio spanning various leadership roles in technology and startup ecosystems. Currently serving as the Founder of deftly.vc and the Founder of ICONYC labs, Abecassis actively supports early-stage tech startups. With a role as an Entrepreneur In Residence at Techstars NYC, contributions extend to advisory positions for multiple high-growth companies such as SeatGeek, The Athletic, and Seamless.ai. Abecassis has held significant board positions, including at helloHERO and SchoolPass, and previously acted as Chairman of the Board at SeatGeek. An MBA graduate from NYU Stern School of Business and a BS graduate from The Wharton School, Abecassis combines extensive financial expertise with a commitment to fostering innovation in the tech space.