Ben Quazzo is a Partner at Accel, where he focuses on investments in B2B software, including enterprise SaaS and consumer tech companies. He graduated from Princeton University with a degree in operations research and financial engineering and previously worked at the education technology startup Voxy.
Originally from Chicago, Ben has a keen interest in sports, particularly tennis, and its intersection with data analytics. His favorite book is Andre Agassis "Open, " and if he could master any skill instantly, it would be playing the jazz saxophone. He was also a member of the Princeton mens tennis team.
His Princeton thesis was a statistical and mathematical analysis of serve-and-volleying in mens professional tennis, using video to analyze player performance.
Ben Quazzo
Partner at Accel
San Francisco, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
AI in Education
He led Accel's investment in Speak, an AI-native language learning app, and is interested in how AI can deliver transformative educational outcomes rather than just engagement.
Enterprise SaaS
His primary investment focus at Accel is on enterprise and B2B software, with portfolio involvement in companies like G2, UiPath, and Axonius.
Sports Analytics
Authored a university thesis on data analytics in professional tennis and was a member of Princeton's men's tennis team, showing a deep-rooted interest.
Media Appearances
Navigating Series A Funding Challenges with Ben Quazzo from Accel Ventures. Featured in Scale by Numbers Podcast (Spotify)
Work History
2022
Partner at Accel
2014 - 2022
Investor at Accel
2013 - 2013
Data Analyst at Voxy
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) from Princeton University
High School from Latin School of Chicago
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Location : San Francisco, California, United States
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Designation : Partner at Accel
