# Abe Parangi

> Abe Parangi, also known as Abraham Parangi, is the co-founder and co-CEO of Akkio. A Cornell-trained computer scientist and former Markforged technology and creative director, he helped found the Cambridge-based company in 2019 to make machine learning accessible to business users. His earlier work includes the experimental game Phyta and 3D-printing software; Akkio now focuses on AI workflows for media companies.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Akkio
- **Organizations:** Akkio, Markforged, Apple, Stella Connect, Raytheon
- **Education:** Computer Science, Cornell University
- **Known for:** Created the experimental game Phyta., Named on patent applications concerning fiber-reinforced 3D printing and dynamically generated machine-learning systems., Co-founded Akkio in 2019.

## Career timeline

- **2008** — Released Phyta through Cambrian Games; MobyGames credits him as the game creator.
- **2009-2013** — Studied computer science at Cornell University.
- **2009-2010** — Interned at Raytheon.
- **2011** — Interned at Stella Connect.
- **2012** — Software engineering internship at Apple.
- **2014-2019** — Worked at Markforged, including as Director of Technology & Creative.
- **2015** — Demonstrated Markforged’s Eiger browser-based printing software to TCT Magazine.
- **2019** — Co-founded Akkio with Jon Reilly, Craig Wisneski and Ekin Keserer.
- **2021** — Akkio announced a $3 million seed investment led by Bain Capital Ventures.
- **2023** — Akkio announced a $15 million Series A with participation from Bain Capital Ventures and Pandome.

## Achievements

- Created the experimental game Phyta.
- Named on patent applications concerning fiber-reinforced 3D printing and dynamically generated machine-learning systems.
- Co-founded Akkio in 2019.
- Akkio secured a $3 million seed round in 2021 and a $15 million Series A announced in August 2023.
- Akkio was listed at No. 45 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, with reported three-year growth of 5,687%.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Havas described its Akkio partnership as accelerating Converged.AI’s agentic layer for scenario modeling and granular data analysis.
- **2026-01** — Havas highlighted its recently announced Akkio partnership during CES 2026.
- **2025-06** — LG Ad Solutions announced its partnership with Akkio on June 12, 2025. Its original release date differs from the later date displayed in Akkio’s press index.
- **2025-01** — Published What DeepSeek Means for Media Agencies on January 31, 2025.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-parangi-150b6a13b

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Last updated: 2026-10-14